Senior Specialist, Financial Controls

Intact Financial Corporation; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Specialist to enhance their financial controls and compliance framework. This role involves supporting compliance processes, risk mitigation, and collaboration across multiple business units. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, strong analytical skills, and 6-8 years of experience in auditing or similar fields. This position offers a hybrid work model and extensive benefits including a financial rewards program and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flex pension and benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Annual wellness account

Learning and development opportunities

Community Impact program

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in auditing, financial compliance or equivalent.
• Knowledge of COSO and 52-109 / SOX requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional departments.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of financial compliance work.
• Act as Lead on key business processes and controls.
• Provide support in developing action plans to address deficiencies.
• Participate in special projects for successful business implementation.
• Seek to improve ways of working through practices and tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

CPA designation

Job description

About the role

We are looking a Senior Specialist to contribute significantly to the development and evolution of our financial controls and compliance framework, with a primary focus on the NI 52-109 requirements.

This role will involve supporting various elements of financial controls, aiding in process improvements, risk mitigation, and ensuring controls in place are designed and operate effectively to maintain the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting.

This position offers diverse responsibilities and an opportunity for significant exposure across multiple business units and strategies within Intact.

What you’ll do here :

• Support the manager in planning and execution of 52-109 financial compliance work, including assisting in the development of strategy (scope of work) and establishing timelines to support the certification process.
• Act as Lead on key business processes and controls to ensure that they are properly risk-assessed, identified, and that corresponding documentation is captured and tested. Including the timely execution of the 52-109 testing (design and operating efficiency), including contributing to developing appropriate test strategies, refining test result quality, assessing deficiencies, and communicating results.
• Provide support to business units in developing their action plans to address identified deficiencies promptly, including effective follow-up on recommendations to ensure timely implementation of recommendations.
• Participate in special projects, such as implementations, and / or integration projects to help oversee the successful business implementation of the required controls.
• Actively seek to improve ways of working by supporting the development and implementation of practices and tools to optimize processes and work methods in line with NI 52-109 standards and best practices, including enhancements through data analysis or AI.
• Establish and maintain relationships with various stakeholders (business units, IT services, internal and external auditors).
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of best practices and tools aimed at optimizing processes and working methods.
• Assist with co-ordination with external auditors, if required.

What you bring to the table :

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration.

Professional accounting designation CPA (an asset).

Knowledge of COSO and 52-109 / SOX requirements.

Strong experience (6-8 years) in auditing, 52-109, SOX or equivalent professional experience.

Experience in the insurance and investment industry (an asset).

Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and attention to details.

Ability to work well in teams and collaborate with cross-functional departments.

Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to maintain a holistic view and manage priorities.

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

High level of accountability, integrity, agility, and transparency.

For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

LI-Hybrid

What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team :

A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

Flexible work arrangements

Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.