Responsibilities
- Coordinate with and support our in-house team, various portfoliopany teams and service providers
- Lead SOX engagements based in North America and review working papers in accordance with SOX and audit standards and internal audit procedures
- Planning and supervising testing for assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including coordinating work with the internal SOXpliance team, internal stakeholders, external auditors and other third parties
- Support and collaborate with stakeholders across various operating businesses to ensure the SOX program is being executed in accordance with thepany's plan
- Evaluate severity of deficiencies, identify root causes and develop clear, concise, practical rmendations and ensure timely remediation
- Review and update internal controls documentation as needed (risk-control matrices, narratives, flowcharts, and testing plans)
- Provide training and coaching for the internal SOXpliance team
- Assist with monitoring and supporting the optimization of critical business processes and procedures
- Provide advice and rmendations as necessary to strengthen and optimize internal controls.
- Support new acquisitions through identifying gaps, implementing control frameworks and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
- Where appropriate, provide necessary training on key PCAOB requirements to enhance the SOX Program
- Assist with due diligence on acquisitions and with onboarding new businesses
Knowledge and Experience Required
- Strong knowledge of SOX requirements and leading SOX programs or management testing engagements; Big 4 or Asset Management experience is an asset
- Experience managing business processes testing with a good understanding of ITGC's and application controls
- Experience working in a business advisory role with publicly listedpanies across different countries
- Strong verbal and writtenmunication and presentation skills
- Strong influencing skills : ability to present points of view effectively and gain support for their position, balancing technical and business considerations
- Ability to identify risks and rmend cost-effective internal controls
- Experience working with growing organizations with changing needs and multipleplex business transactions
- Able to work and travel between Canada and US ( 15-20% travel)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), Accounting and Auditing designations (CPA, CA, CIA or equivalent), with at least 5-8 years of supervisory experience in accounting, integrated auditing, internal controls and / or financial processes and reporting
- Knowledge of data-based auditing techniques (including use of CAATs and sampling methods)
- Knowledge of US GAAP, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS"), SOX regulatory requirements is an asset
- Experience leading and managing teams (minimum 2- 3 direct reports)
- Demonstrated and proven project management or coordination skills
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
- Demonstrated and proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
- Experience working with insurance organizations is considered an asset
Brookfield ismitted to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.
Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.
Brookfield ismitted to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We aremitted to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices inpliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected amodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Job ID R2034167
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