Associate, Risk Services

Grant Thornton - Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Toronto is seeking an Associate, Risk Services to plan and execute risk-based engagements focused on IT Assurance. Candidates should have a post-secondary degree and 1–2 years of relevant audit experience. Proficiency in IT Assurance and communication skills are essential. Enjoy perks like profit sharing and flexible work arrangements while working in a collaborative team that values your growth. Join us and make a difference in our clients’ lives.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Flex days

RRSP contributions

Firmwide holiday closure

Wellness benefits

Concierge-like benefits

Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in audits and risk-based assessments.
• Interest in professional designations such as CPA, CIA, or CISA.
• Familiarity with internal audit and compliance practices.
• Proficiency in IT Assurance and Advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based engagements focused on IT Assurance.
• Document and test business processes and controls.
• Execute internal audit projects across various business processes.
• Develop and maintain client relationships for business development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business Management, Commerce, Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Technology

Job description

Who we are

We’re a large growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada and truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live.

As an Associate, Risk Services your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, executing and reporting on a variety of risk-based engagements focused on IT Assurance and Advisory Services.
• Business process and controls documentation and testing.
• Controls placed in operation at service organizations based on various reporting standards (e.g., SOC 1, SOC 2, CSAE 3416, CSAE 3000).
• Executing internal audit projects that focus on various business processes, IT general controls and other IT related areas (cybersecurity, privacy, business continuity, disaster recovery and data analytics).
• Procedures to evaluate the design and test the operating effectiveness of various business processes and IT general controls as part of financial statement audits and SOX certification.
• Developing and maintaining productive relationships with clients and gaining an understanding of clients’ industry and issues.
• Actively participating within the business unit, service line, community and firm by contributing to the development and execution of the firm’s strategy and business plan.
• Contributing to new business development by understanding and identifying needs of our existing and prospective clients through cross‑functional interaction with other service lines.

Doane Grant Thornton

We walk in others’ shoes before taking action, put “we before me” into practice, and trust colleagues to have your back. Leaders support development both personally and professionally, and curiosity enables you to think from a variety of perspectives.

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think you’ve got what it takes to be an Associate, Risk Services? Like the colour purple? Great. Here’s a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

• Post‑secondary degree in a relevant area (Business Management, Commerce, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Technology, etc.).
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in audits and risk‑based assessments.
• Professional designation interest (CPA, CIA, CRMA, CISA, CFE, CISSP, CITP, CIPP/C, etc.).
• Familiarity with internal audit, risk and compliance practices.
• Proficiency in Process and Internal Control, IT Assurance and Advisory services.
• Exposure to Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) frameworks.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, software, and tools.
• Project management experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to travel to client sites within Ontario and occasionally to other locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Innovative thinker with the ability to approach challenges creatively.
• Confident and collaborative team player, able to engage effectively with peers and clients.
• Skilled in interviewing professionals across various levels of an organization.
• Adaptable to changing environments while maintaining high‑quality standards.

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose.

What's in it for you?

• Profit sharing
• Flex days
• RRSP contributions
• Firmwide holiday closure
• Wellness benefits
• Concierge‑like benefits
• Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks
• And more!

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?