About the Client

Our client is sourcing for a SOX Consultant for a 12-Month Contract.

About the Opportunity

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

About You

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

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client's requirements for this role.

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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

SOX Consultant

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