Governance, Risk & Control – Financial Reporting Controls Intern

Jobtailor

Toronto

On-site

CAD 42,000 - 62,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Toronto, ON seeks an undergraduate Finance intern to support risk management testing and controls documentation. You will analyze GL data, prepare testing templates, and contribute to remediation plans under guidance.

The role emphasizes Excel and PowerPoint use, collaboration with teams, and a path toward CPA designation. Applicants must reside in Canada and be enrolled in a related degree, with transcripts and cover letter required.

Qualifications

Enrolled in an undergraduate degree and plan to return to school after the work term.
Pursuing CPA designation or committed to Finance Transformation.
Strong financial acumen and data-analysis skills.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment with multiple deadlines.
Must reside in Canada and provide transcript, cover letter, and resume.

Responsibilities

Test Finance risk management programs and controls, including financial reporting controls.
Test or assess the effectiveness of controls supporting the business.
Facilitate creation of remediation plans.
Test compliance with the GL Reconciliation and Attestation policy.
Document testing results using testing templates and workpapers.
Input testing results into the Control Testing book of record, Merlin, an Archer-based tool.
Summarize testing results through Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
Use Microsoft Excel for initial data analysis of account populations for the GL Testing program.
Partner with other teams and lines of defense on control effectiveness monitoring.
Contribute to a culture of risk awareness, accountability, ethics, integrity, and conduct.

Skills

Financial acumen

Data analysis

Problem-solving orientation

Curiosity

Agile environment

Education

Undergraduate degree (currently enrolled)

Pursuing CPA designation

Tools

Merlin

Archer-Based Tool

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Test Finance risk management programs and controls, including financial reporting controls
Test or assess the effectiveness of controls supporting the business
Facilitate creation of remediation plans
Test compliance with the GL Reconciliation and Attestation policy
Document testing results using testing templates and workpapers
Input testing results into the Control Testing book of record, Merlin, an Archer-based tool
Summarize testing results through Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
Use Microsoft Excel for initial data analysis of account populations for the GL Testing program
Partner with other teams and lines of defense on control effectiveness monitoring
Contribute to a culture of risk awareness, accountability, ethics, integrity, and conduct

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree with the intent of going back to school at the end of your work term
Enrolled or planning to pursue a CPA designation OR committed to pursuing a career in Finance Transformation
Financial acumen
Curiosity, innovation, and problem-solving orientation
Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
Studying toward a university degree in Business, Accounting, or another relevant field
Financial industry experience considered a strong asset
Advanced user of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment while managing multiple deadlines and priorities
Applications must include a transcript, cover letter of one letter-sized page or less, and a resume of maximum 2 pages
Must reside in Canada

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong financial acumen and proficiency in data analysis, particularly using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Capable of assessing control effectiveness and contributing to risk management initiatives within a fast-paced environment.

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