SOX Compliance Advisor

Agilus is recruiting for a SOX Compliance Advisor in the Oil and Gas Sector in Calgary, Alberta.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, SOX Compliance & Advisory, the Auditor will perform the following key activities (i) assist with the planning and execution of SOX program, (ii) test SOX processes ranging from business processes, ELC and DC&CP controls and (iii) have exposure to SOX advisory activities related to various CVE initiatives and activities.

A Typical Day

• Understand how internal controls relate to the Company’s externally reported financial results as part of the SOX planning activities including the updating of risk assessments
• Update process documentation for financial processes and perform tests to ensure processes are designed and operating effectively and risks are effectively mitigated (ensuring consistency of testing approach and documentation). Note that testing is performed within an automated SOX software solution (AuditBoard)
• Identify financial control exceptions in processes, assist Senior Manager with deficiency evaluations and facilitate remediation strategies with process owners to determine adequate activities that will allow timely compliance
• Being alert to control improvement opportunities that satisfy operational objectives as well as leverage SOX findings.
• Build and maintain a co-operative working relationship with stakeholders to facilitate effective communication with a key focus on (i) assisting process owners with identifying opportunities to optimize business processes and controls and (ii) assess the impacts on controls from various initiatives. The SOX Compliance Team is engaged in an advisory capacity for multiple projects (Core Optimization Project, ESG tracking and reporting, etc.) therefore this role would have the development opportunity to participate in the related control assessments
• ELC and DC&CP - ELC and key DC&CP narratives, test files and debriefs.
• Fraud risk assessment (mapping fraud risk scenarios to SOX controls).
• COSO mapping (mapping COSO framework principles to SOX controls)
• Business acumen and confidence to be a credible business advisor. Ability to build and maintain a collaborative working relationship with stakeholders to facilitate effective communication
  
  

Successful Candidates Will Have

• Undergraduate Degree with professional accounting designation (CA/CPA) or working towards designation within completion targeted for the next 1-2 years
• Must have over 2-3 years of experience, preferably in a public accounting firm or in a group dedicated to audit, accounting or finance related activities
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• In-depth understanding of auditing and control practices
  
  

Total Rewards

• Competitive Compensation
• Mon - Fri - 40 hours per week
• Calgary downtown office
• 1 year contract
  
  

Interested?

Please apply directly online

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