Temporary SR Associate - Sox Risk Consulting

Apex Systems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Training and development

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Temporary Senior Associate to support SOX compliance and internal controls projects within our Risk Consulting practice. You will execute control testing, perform walkthroughs, and manage evidence requests in a fast-paced consulting environment.

The role requires 5+ years of SOX experience, strong documentation skills, and ability to communicate findings to client stakeholders. Hybrid on-site in Toronto with remote work options, contract engagement, and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SOX compliance experience in Big 4/public accounting or consulting.
• Experience performing SOX business process control testing and walkthroughs.
• Ability to develop and execute test procedures, review evidence, and identify control exceptions.
• Strong communication of testing observations to client stakeholders and engagement leadership.
• Advanced Excel and documentation skills for workpapers and evidence tracking.

Responsibilities

• Execute SOX business process control testing and document results.
• Perform walkthroughs and evaluate design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
• Review evidence, identify deficiencies, and document testing workpapers.
• Communicate testing results to client stakeholders and engagement leadership.
• Manage evidence requests and support remediation validation and retesting as needed.

Skills

SOX testing

Walkthroughs

Test procedures

Client communication

Excel advanced

Tools

Excel

Job description

# Temporary SR Associate - Sox Risk ConsultingApply**Job#: 3051756****Job Description:**Position OverviewWe are seeking a **Temporary Senior Associate** to support SOX compliance and internal controls projects within our Risk Consulting practice. The ideal candidate will have strong experience executing SOX business process control testing, working directly with client stakeholders, and managing evidence requests in a fast-paced consulting environment.Required Qualifications* 5+ years of SOX compliance experience, preferably within a Big 4, public accounting, or consulting environment.* Strong experience performing SOX business process control testing.* Experience conducting walkthroughs and documenting business processes and controls.* Ability to develop and execute test procedures, review supporting evidence, and identify control exceptions.* Proven experience independently executing testing engagements and documenting workpapers.* Strong ability to communicate testing observations, findings, and results to client stakeholders.* Advanced Excel and documentation skills.* Comfortable working directly with clients and proactively following up on outstanding evidence requests.* Ability to work in a hybrid environment and be on-site in **Toronto a minimum of three days per week**.* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-based environment.Preferred Qualifications* Experience supporting clients within the mining industry.* Experience with remediation activities and retesting control deficiencies.* Prior consulting or professional services experience.Key Responsibilities* Execute SOX business process control testing.* Perform walkthroughs and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key controls.* Review supporting evidence and identify control deficiencies and exceptions.* Prepare high-quality workpapers and testing documentation.* Communicate testing results and observations to client and engagement leadership.* Manage evidence requests and follow up with client stakeholders to support project timelines.* Support remediation validation and control retesting activities as needed. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.****Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:** In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Toronto, ON, CA**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 11, 2026**Pay Range:** $55 - $55 per hour