Audit associate Jobs in Brampton, ON

About the Company
Our client is the captive finance business for a global automotive brand. They are looking for a Senior Associate, Internal Audit to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Opportunity to join a reputable, tier 1 organization with global presence
• Competitive total compensation package inclusive of annual bonus and RRSP matching programs
• Flexible culture with long tenured leaders and hybrid work arrangement
• Career development and progression opportunities available

About the Opportunity

• Independently manages and/or executes the most complex aspects of compliance, financial and operational audits and/or projects to complete the audit plan effectively and efficiently. On a project basis, responsible for conducting interviews and walk-throughs, performing analysis to identify key business risks and controls, determining audit scope, designing testing strategies, testing, evaluating, and documenting internal controls, identifying control gaps, and identifying and reporting audit issues based on significance, risk and impact.
• Advises and collaborates with business partners to develop appropriate management corrective action plans. Conduct follow-up on remediation of control gaps. Participate and leads audit related meetings such as walkthroughs and follow-up meetings, and meets with auditee’s stakeholders. Ensures all assigned project’s audit work papers are complete, sound judgment is applied, and the appropriate level of work for the risks identified is performed, while following project timelines are adequate and ensuring smooth communication with Manager on exceptional cases.
• Facilitates and oversees the development, implementation and maintenance and use of automated audit flow and/or use of an audit analytical system (e.g., ACL) or data mining tools (e.g., SQL) in support of enhancing audit testing strategies and/or monitoring activities (continuous monitoring / auditing) and/or streamline the execution of audit fieldwork.
• In a liaison/coordinator role for ICFR(Korean-SOX), support external audits, regulatory examinations and/or HCS requests and review engagements as related to an IA role within HCCA. Effectively and accurately communicates status, executes tasks, and follows up as requested. Ensures that all related requests and documentation are logged and recorded, as well as status’ of progress are tracked.
• Contributes significantly to the planning, execution, and delivery of ad hoc and high priority projects from all other departments and other entities, and perform other duties as assigned.

About You

• 3-5 years of professional audit experience in a corporate setting
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field required or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
• CIA, CRMA, or CPA professional designation desired
• Data mining and analysis tool/software fluency (SQL or other equivalents) and/or experience in date extraction/mining and analysis of information using spreadsheet is strongly desired.
• Proficient knowledge and experience of specialized audit software such as Audit Command Language (ACL) is preferred.
• Enterprise Reporting System exposure (preferably Oracle) is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors standards, risk assessment techniques, COSO and SOX framework.
• Strong demonstrated leadership skills, serving as a source of knowledge for others within the team and company.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and exercises authority, within limits, using prudent judgment and critical thinking while considering strategic initiatives/objectives.
• Advanced and comprehensive understanding of captive finance operations and/or related financial industry experience.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Proficient in Korean (verbal and written) is preferred.
• Ability to effectively present information: one on one, small groups, executive management, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Advanced analytical skills and technical knowledge and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration with diverse groups.
• Team oriented, but able to work independently and manage multiple complex tasks.
• Self-directed and results-oriented
• Flexible, adaptable, and hands-on approach

Salary Range
$85,000 - $95,000 / year

How to Apply
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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.