SOX Auditor

Our client is seeking a SOX Auditor to support internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and risk management functions for a term of 12 months with the possibility of extension or conversion. This role is hybrid in office 2 days a week in Toronto. You will be a key contributor to the design, execution, and continuous monitoring of the internal controls framework, maintaining rigorous standards and providing analytical insights to mitigate risk. This is an ideal role for a CIA or CPA who thrives in a regulated environment and enjoys mapping complex processes, testing controls, and collaborating with business partners across insurance operations. Key Responsibilities: Execute end-to-end SOX / ICFR testing, including scoping, process walkthroughs, design effectiveness evaluations, and operating effectiveness testing. Evaluate controls specific to insurance operations, including claims processing, actuarial reserving, underwriting workflows, and premium accounting. Maintain and update Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), process flowcharts, and test scripts in accordance with the COSO framework. Identify and document control deficiencies, assess their financial and operational impact, and partner with business owners to establish effective remediation plans. Assist in coordinating external audit activities, serving as a liaison for auditor inquiries and facilitating supporting documentation requests. Support process optimization initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate control testing and enhance internal control efficiency across legacy systems. Qualifications & Experience: CIA, CPA, or CISA designation is preferred; candidates actively working toward completion will be considered. 3+ years of audit or controls experience, with a focus on SOX/ICFR compliance, internal audit, or risk management—preferably within the insurance or financial services sector. Solid understanding of the COSO framework, internal control principles, and insurance-specific accounting processes. Advanced technical and mapping skills, including proficiency in Excel, process flowcharting tools (e.g., Visio), and modern audit management software. To Apply: If you’re qualified and interested in this opportunity, send your resume in word format to Michelle Campanaro, CPA at michelle.campanaro@randstad.ca.

The role involves executing end-to-end SOX/ICFR testing and maintaining Risk and Control Matrices within the COSO framework. The auditor will identify control deficiencies and collaborate with business partners to implement remediation plans.

Candidates should have 3+ years of audit or controls experience, preferably in the insurance or financial services sector. A CIA, CPA, or CISA designation is preferred.

• Microsoft ExcelPreferred

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• SOX Compliance
• ICFR Testing
• Risk Management
• Internal Controls
• COSO Framework
• Process Mapping
• Control Testing
• Risk and Control Matrices
• Insurance Accounting
• Audit Management Software
• Excel
• Visio

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 5, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

2 days per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available