Senior Analyst, Internal Controls

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We are currently looking for a highly motivated Senior Analyst to join the Internal Controls team in Toronto. This position will be responsible for coordinating Oxford’s scope in the OMERS Internal Controls Program.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work directly with Oxford’s Finance, Technology, and Operations teams across the global platform, as well as OMERS Internal Audit.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for :

Internal Controls over Financial Reporting :

Facilitate the issuance and reporting of the quarterly internal control certification process in support of the OMERS Internal Controls Program requirements.

Work with management to develop, update, and maintain internal control documentation (i.e., control library) that accurately describes business and IT processes and highlights controls based on financial reporting risks.

Monitor organizational changes / updates and assess their impact on controls and the certification process.

Provide advice and recommendations as necessary to strengthen and optimize internal controls.

Assist in the coordination and receipt of SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports from third-party providers; support management in identifying and documenting controls necessary to rely upon such reports.

Onboard new internal control processes / control owners as needed, including providing educational sessions on controls.

Annual Internal Control Testing :

Assist with the coordination of internal and external audit testing requirements to minimize impact on business and align on test results.

Track and monitor control deficiency remediation activities and support management with management action plans.

Risk and Controls Engagements :

Participate in and support special projects as assigned on risk and control discussions.

Identify trends, anomalies, and potential risks through data analysis.

Consult on new business initiatives and finance policies.

Relationship Management :

Facilitate ongoing communication and information sharing among OMERS / Oxford, including Internal Audit and other risk management functions.

Experience and Education Requirements :

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Working towards a rofessional designation or certification (e.g., CPA, CA, CGA, CMA, CIA, or CISA).

Minimum of 3 years’ experience evaluating risks and controls, ideally in a professional services firm.

Experience managing business processes and IT general and application controls.

Knowledge of governance and controls frameworks, including but not limited to COBIT and COSO.

Experience using Workiva is an asset.

Real estate experience and knowledge of related risks, processes, and controls is an asset.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Able to collect, synthesize, organize, and interpret data or information and formulate appropriate conclusions.

Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong relationship management, negotiation, and conflict management skills.

Able to deal with changing priorities.

Independently prioritize work and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.

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