SOX Auditor
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Execute end-to-end SOX / ICFR testing, including scoping, process walkthroughs, design effectiveness evaluations, and operating effectiveness testing.</li><li>Evaluate controls specific to insurance operations, including claims processing, actuarial reserving, underwriting workflows, and premium accounting.</li><li>Maintain and update Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), process flowcharts, and test scripts in accordance with the COSO framework.</li><li>Identify and document control deficiencies, assess their financial and operational impact, and partner with business owners to establish effective remediation plans.</li><li>Assist in coordinating external audit activities, serving as a liaison for auditor inquiries and facilitating supporting documentation requests.</li><li>Support process optimization initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate control testing and enhance internal control efficiency across legacy systems.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>CIA, CPA, or CISA designation is preferred; candidates actively working toward completion will be considered.</li><li>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.</li><li>Solid understanding of the COSO framework, internal control principles, and insurance-specific accounting processes.</li><li>Advanced technical and mapping skills, including proficiency in Excel, process flowcharting tools (e.g., Visio), and modern audit management software.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>To Apply:</strong></p><p>If you’re qualified and interested in this opportunity, send your resume in word format to Michelle Campanaro, CPA at michelle.campanaro@randstad.ca.</p>
