Senior Internal Auditor - 12 Month Contract

• Execute detailed testing plans and completion of the SOX testing cycles
• Enhance the review and oversight of controls
• Evaluate compliance / consistency to finance and accounting policies
• Identify, evaluate, communicate and follow up on all audit findings for both internal controls over financial reporting and operational controls
• Liaise and point of contact with external auditors for audit inquiries
• Specific projects defined for the Internal Audit department
• Effectively plan, design and execute testing with minimal supervision
• Ensure compliance with Sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) relating to the evaluation of internal control over financial reporting
• Identify and adequately document processes and identify potential risks and mitigating controls
• Evaluate audit results to identify any internal control weaknesses, accounting issues or weaknesses in operational processes
• Assess the overall internal control environment using audit findings and audit documentation as the main source of input
• Participate in planning, execution and reporting phases of operational and business risk audits
• Support the development of internal control safeguards, including ensuring that records systems are maintained in accordance with IFRS
• Ensure appropriate implementation of accounting policy changes at all locations
• Support financial analysis or the use of analytics to review significant operational issues, business process reviews and other risk management initiatives as needed

• Professional accounting designation: CPA is preferred
• At least 3 - 4 years of audit experience in public accounting or industry
• Professional approach and presence; need to be able to be primary contact for internal clients and external auditors
• Outstanding attitude: have initiative, display excellent follow-up, have a positive outlook and be a pleasure to work with Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation), interpersonal and management skills
• Proactive, able to work independently and prioritize to meet deadlines

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