Senior Internal Controls Analyst - Toronto, ON

1. Annual Walkthroughs and Documentation :

• Complete annual walkthroughs of existing sub-processes and controls within set timelines.
• Prepare documentation for new sub-processes added to the Program scope, including :
• Assessing risks and impacts of identified gaps / weaknesses.
• Updating internal controls documentation according to Program methodology.
• Writing clear and detailed process documentation and memos.
• Securing review and sign-off from relevant business areas.
• Providing timely progress updates and escalating issues to management as needed.

2. Testing of Controls :

• Plan and execute design or operating effectiveness testing for assigned sub-processes, adhering to Program methodology :
• Prepare and distribute requests for information.
• Update existing test plans and execute them, documenting all steps taken.
• Liaise with stakeholders to assess control performance.
• Gather and manage evidence samples while ensuring confidentiality.
• Evaluate test results, complete peer reviews, and respond to review comments promptly.
• Provide regular progress updates and escalate challenges to management.

3. Identifying Control Gaps and Improvements :

• Identify internal control gaps and opportunities for improvement from various activities, including testing andwalkthroughs :
• Assess control deficiencies and evaluate risk exposure.
• Discuss potential findings and remediation plans with business areas.
• Recommend remediation activities and identify root causes.
• Present assessments and evaluations to Program management for feedback and agreement.

4. Team Support and Development :

• Assist and guide team members by :
• Supporting management in developing reporting tools and inputs.
• Sharing lessons learned and new information from training and work.
• Onboarding and coaching new team members or contractors.
• Providing back-up during team members' absences.

5. Program Improvement Initiatives :

• Identify and propose enhancements to Program methodology, tools, and templates :
• Present recommendations to Program management.
• Implement approved changes.

6. Customer Focus and Collaboration :

• Maintain a strong customer focus by :
• Building relationships with business areas to foster a partnership culture.
• Collaborating with internal partners, such as audit, risk, and compliance.
• Adapting processes to better support stakeholders.
• Working with external partners, including auditors and service providers.
• Promoting awareness of the benefits of internal controls across the organization.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

Education : Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Certifications : Preferred professional designations include CPA, CIA, or CISA.

Experience : 3-5 years in a role related to internal controls (e.g., SOX, ICOFR / ICFR), auditing, risk management, or compliance.

Framework Knowledge : Understanding of the COSO framework.

Skills : Proficient in process documentation, analysis, and testing.

Collaboration : Experience engaging with process owners to identify deficiencies and develop remediation strategies.

Technical Skills : Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Our client is leading Canadian insurance company.

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