Certification Auditor

Company: CGL Department: Audit Services Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office) Language: This role operates in English. Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant THE OPPORTUNITY: We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities. As the Certification Auditor you will assist in the completion of CEO/CFO Certification requirements and ensure required sign-off is received from senior management. You will analyze multiple business processes, workflows, and key controls to identify deficiencies, and assist in the creation of Certification reporting. HOW YOU WILL CREATE IMPACT: * Assisting in the development and maintenance of test plans, performing walkthroughs of business processes to identify key internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR’s), and assessing changes to Operational and IT General Controls (ITGC’s). * Assisting in the coordination and performance of quarterly Certification testing, preparing supporting documentation, and identifying control design and operating deficiencies. * Ensuring ICFR Polling responses are collected within required timelines, documenting deficiencies and remediations plans, and leading the sub-certification process to obtain sign-off on reporting and disclosure controls. * Building collaborative relationships with multiple stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure required testing, Certification, and sub-Certification processes are efficiently completed within tightly defined timelines. * Contributing to the design of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAAT), conducting data analysis to support testing, and assessing impacts of continuous changes in the control environment and impacts on ICFR’s. TO JOIN OUR TEAM: * You have three years of experience in the insurance industry, accounting and/or audit. * You have a post-secondary degree in Commerce or Business Administration. * You have knowledge of insurance related risks, ICFR’s, data analytics, financial accounting, and risk and control methodologies. * You have completed or are working towards a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation(s). * Having or actively working towards the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation would be an asset. HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED: * You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs. * You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions. * You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view. * You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: * You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? * Training and development opportunities to grow your career. * Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs. * A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture. * Paid volunteer days to give back to your community. * In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program. Salary information Expected salary range $60,574 to $100,956 The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education. Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.

The Certification Auditor assists in completing CEO/CFO certification requirements by analyzing business processes and identifying internal control deficiencies. They also coordinate quarterly testing and build collaborative relationships with senior management to ensure efficient reporting and disclosure compliance.

Candidates must have at least three years of experience in insurance, accounting, or audit, along with a post-secondary degree in Commerce or Business Administration. Professional designations such as CPA, CISA, or CIA are required or in progress.

• Training and development opportunities • Flexible work options • Paid time off • Physical and mental health programs • Paid volunteer days • Group retirement savings plans • Pension • Health and wellness benefits • Dental coverage • Disability coverage • Life insurance • Mental health support • Employee assistance program

• Financial ReportingPreferred
• Critical ThinkingPreferred
• AuditPreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred
• AccountingPreferred
• Stakeholder ManagementPreferred

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• Financial reporting
• Internal controls
• Audit
• Data analytics
• Risk assessment
• Accounting
• ICFR
• ITGC
• Certification reporting
• Critical thinking
• Communication skills
• Stakeholder management
• Business process analysis
• Computer assisted audit techniques
• Business Metrics
• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
• Influencing Skills
• Insurance Industry
• Workflow Management
• Time Off Management
• Audit Processes
• Resilience
• Data Analysis
• Auditing
• Mental Health
• Business Administration
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Business Process
• Computer-Aided Audit Tools
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• Certified Internal Auditor
• Certified Public Accountant
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Training And Development
• Critical Thinking
• Employee Assistance Programs
• English Language
• Financial Services
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Statements
• Innovation
• IT General Controls (ITGC)
• Relationship Building
• Polling
• Test Planning
• Collaboration
• Coordinating

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Certification Analyst
• Auditor (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

2 days per week