Senior Internal Controls Analyst - Project - Upto Dec 2026

Our client is sourcing a Senior Internal Controls Analyst - Project Up to December 2026

About the Opportunity

• Complete annual walkthrough of existing sub-processes and controls with business areas within timelines.
• Prepare documentation and identify controls for new sub-processes that are added to the scope of the Program.
• Exercising a reasonable level of judgement when assessing risks and impact of gaps / weaknesses identified;
• Preparing / updating internal controls documentation per Program methodology;
• Obtaining review and final sign-off from the business area on internal controls documentation;
• Providing progress updates to the manager and alerting / escalating to the manager in a timely manner for issues / challenges in completing deliverables.
• Plan and execute design, or operating effectiveness, testing for assigned sub-processes. This work requires adherence to Program methodology and guidelines, and includes :
• Liaising and coordinating with stakeholders across business areas to understand and assess performance of controls;
• Obtaining and referencing evidence samples, and where required taking appropriate measures to maintain confidentiality of sensitive or personal information;
• Identify internal control gaps, deficiencies and improvement opportunities that may arise from (but are not limited to) testing, walkthroughs, advisory work.
• Assessing control gaps / deficiencies and process improvement opportunities;
• Evaluating and documenting control impacts, risk exposure, and determining existence or opportunity for mitigation to derive residual risk;
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required About You
• Accounting Designation
• 5+ years of experience in a role within a function with exposure to an internal controls program (e.g. SOX or ICOFR / ICFR), audit, risk or compliance.
• Strong knowledge and experience in evaluating internal controls under the COSO framework.
• Experience with large and complex processes and systems at a large public company.
• Experience with working in a GRC tool / system.
• Experience with process owners to discuss deficiencies and potential remediation plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products, including Visio

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco 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 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.