Compliance accountant

Purchaseyourfreedom; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UAP is seeking an experienced finance professional to support SOX compliance, internal controls, and external audits. You will help shape our financial reporting landscape and contribute to our success.

In this role, you will coordinate SOX testing, document controls, and collaborate with auditors and internal teams across Canada, particularly in Quebec and Ontario, while communicating in French and English.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, finance, management, or COSO-related field.
• Document transaction flows and control requirements for reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risks in financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Understand SOX processes, risks, and control matrices for reporting.
• Coordinate all SOX testing with internal/external auditors.
• Follow up with process owners to address risks.
• Monitor remediation of deficiencies and validate corrections.
• Support the corporate controller for the year-end audit.

Skills

SOX compliance

Financial auditing

Risk assessment

Bilingual communication

Education

University degree in accounting/finance or COSO

Job description

At UAP, we drive the future of the automotive and heavy vehicle parts industry through unmatched service and innovative solutions. Our passionate team is at the heart of our success. They are dedicated to maintaining strong relationships and delivering exceptional service. Join us and be part of a dynamic company that keeps Canada moving.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced finance professional who is not only great with numbers, but also eager to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team. You will play a vital role in shaping our financial landscape and directly contribute to our success

Your role is to support and assist compliance efforts related to financial reporting to achieve and maintain adherence to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements. You will also play a crucial role in external audits, both for Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and financial audits.

Responsibilities :

• Understand all SOX process flows, risks, and control matrices for operational processes and IT systems relevant to the financial reporting process. Use this knowledge for the financial risk assessment process and the implementation of controls.
• Coordinate all SOX testing (internal and external), including walkthrough planning, sample selection, effectiveness testing, and providing requested supporting documentation to external auditors.
• Follow up with stakeholders responsible for various process controls to ensure that all risks are addressed.
• Monitor the remediation of deficiencies and perform testing to validate corrections.
• Support the corporate controller for the year-end audit.

Qualifications

To join our team, you need:

• University degree in accounting, finance, management, or experience related to a control framework, such as COSO.
• Understand and document the transaction flow, such as a sale made when a customer purchases a product in one of our stores until it is recorded in the financial statements.
• Conduct a risk assessment on the transaction flow and determine whether any risks remain unaddressed.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English, spoken and written. In this role, you will regularly collaborate with internal clients across Canada.

Additional Information

UAP is a diverse community that promotes inclusion and respect. The sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents represents the richness of our culture. UAP is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities and people with disabilities. By valuing a diverse workforce, we ensure that our hiring practices are fair and equitable.

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