Job Description
In this position, you will be a member of the Corporate Finance team, working in an financial controls capacity with a focus on corporate processes and controls.
What will you do?
Coordinate an effective delivery of the internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) plan by attending walkthrough meetings with relevant stakeholders from each business and the external auditors
Design, execute and perform detailed testing of ICFR controls in corporate and investment functions in accordance with professional audit standards
Evaluate and challenge the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, propose enhancements to controls and investigate the cause of internal control weaknesses.
Ensure appropriate action plans are developed and perform remediation testing
Act as a facilitator between the external auditors and Sun Life in support of the controls portion of the external audits, including ensuring proper alignment and leverage of management’s internal controls testing
What do you need to succeed?
Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA preferred
3+ years of public accounting experience is strongly preferred
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and evaluating financial controls
Insurance industry experience is preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required as this position has direct contact with numerous departments within and outside the company including business stakeholders, and external auditors
Strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting reporting deadlines
Ability to work with a variety of team members and functions in a dynamic environment
Ability to work independently to effectively support the team
What's in it for you?
Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose : to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled. We help you save more with Sun Life automatic and matching contributions and by including both your salary and bonus when making contributions
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada
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