Senior Analyst, Compliance, Risk and Assurance

Aurora Cannabis Inc.; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading global cannabis company as a Senior Analyst in Compliance, Risk, and Assurance. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your auditing expertise to enhance governance programs and ensure compliance across diverse operations. Collaborate with senior management and external auditors to drive internal control effectiveness and support SOX program activities. This role offers a flexible remote work environment within a passionate team committed to making a positive impact in the cannabis industry. If you're ready to tackle challenges and grow in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Company SWAG

Team activities

Modern technology

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in auditing or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of COSO Integrated Internal Control Framework.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on internal audit and risk management projects.
• Analyze internal controls and make recommendations.

Skills

Internal Auditing

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

CPA, CA, CMA or CGA designation

Tools

Sage X3

COSO Framework

COBIT Framework

Job description

Senior Analyst (Compliance, Risk and Assurance)

Division: Enterprise Risk and Assurance
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Employment type: full-time permanent in a remote work environment

Location: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, or Quebec

Travel across Canada or other international regions may be required at times

A little about us

Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you! We’re a global cannabis company with operations across Europe and North and South America. We’re driven by our passion to help people improve their lives and have a diverse team who bring their best every day, so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers.

Job summary

Are you an ambitious audit and compliance professional with a knack for problem-solving? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can challenge the status quo and mitigate risks? If so, our A-Team may be the perfect place for you!

We’re looking for a talented professional to plant their roots with us as our newest Senior Analyst (Compliance, Risk and Assurance - CRA). In this role, you will report into the Senior Manager, Assurance and will be a vital member of our Compliance, Risk and Assurance division. You will support key governance programs by planning, executing, and monitoring our global compliance, risk management and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) activities to elevate our business objectives and enable our success.

As a Senior Analyst (CRA), you will…

• Collaborate with senior management and business partners to plan, scope, and execute on internal audit, compliance, and risk management projects
• Analyze internal control over financial reporting for design and operating effectiveness, including control testing, synthesizing findings and observations, draw in appropriate conclusions, and making recommendations based on both technical guidance, risk-based analysis, and professional judgment
• Coordinate with external auditors on the annual integrated audit plan and control testing procedures, including where external audit can rely on internal audit testing
• Facilitate successful key SOX program activities including supporting risk assessments, maintaining documents, liaising with the SOX Steering and Audit Committees, and overseeing quarterly and annual NI 52-109 and SOX 404 certification

As an experienced professional you will have…

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance with a CPA, CA, CMA or CGA designation (or be in the process of pursuing the designation)
• A minimum of two years of relevant work experience in internal or external auditing, IT auditing, public accounting, or risk management with an emphasis on internal control knowledge in a SOX environment
• Strong knowledge of the COSO Integrated Internal Control Framework (2013) and COSO ERM Framework (2017) with experience implementing or testing COSO control objectives

You’re the ideal candidate if you are…

• The ultimate team-player who thrives in a collaborative environment where they have the autonomy to make decisions
• A self-motivated individual with exceptional organizational skills who can manage multiple priorities at once
• An ambitious professional who is energized by the opportunity to work in a growing industry and tackle new challenges in fast-paced environments

Bonus points if you have...

• A CIA or CISA designation (or are in the process of pursuing)
• Experience working in or with the cannabis industry with proficiency in cultivation or manufacturing
• Strong knowledge and background with IT general controls, application control, Sage X3 and COBIT framework

Why you’ll love working at Aurora

• Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun!
• Total Rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, company SWAG, team activities and modern technology.
• Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more.

Next steps

Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and we will contact you if we see a fit via email.

Diversity and inclusion
At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.