Co-op, Audit Services

1 week ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Emera Inc. Full time


Co-op, Audit Services

Location

CA-NS-Halifax

ID

Category

Student & Graduate Opportunities (Co-ops, Internships, Scholarships, Apprenticeships)

Work Type

Hybrid

Position Type

Full-Time

Logistics

Job Title: Co-op Corporate Audit Services
Company, Department: Audit Services
Location: Halifax, NS – Hybrid
Type of Employment: Term - September 2024-December 2024
Closing Date: June 24, 2024
Reference Number:



The Opportunity

Are you ready to apply your knowledge in the real world? We are hiring a Co-op Audit Services for the Fall Term (September December 2024) within our Audit Services team.

In this role, you will be working closely with the SOx compliance team and other colleagues across the Emera group of companies. This is a wonderful opportunity to work alongside current and prospective CPAs (Chartered Professional Accountants) in an internal audit environment.

What you'll do:

In a Co-Op role, you will be learning about the Emera group of companies and the internal control environment. More specifically, in this role you will:

  • You will be involved in performing analysis and testing of internal control activities to ensure compliance with documented Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
  • Assist the SR Auditor with business process controls testing for various business processes across the organization (for example: Account reconciliations, journal entry reviews, etc.).
    • Completing control design and operating effectiveness tests.
    • As needed, attend meetings with Business Process owners to gain further understanding on processes and/or discuss potential issues.
    • Assist SR Auditor and Management with control deficiencies identified through testing.
  • Assist the SR Auditor with internal team initiatives and quarterly reporting responsibilities.

By the end of the work-term, the co-op student should:

  • Have a better understanding of how processes across the organization work.
  • Get exposure to different operating companies within Emera, and an understanding of how they conduct their business.
  • Understand organizational control environments and the role and importance of SOX.
  • Be able to assess control designs and perform accompanying operational effectiveness testing.
  • Gain experience working in an Internal Audit team with other CPAs and potential qualifying hours as a future CPA.

Who you are:

As the ideal candidate you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and possess or are working towards the desired skills and experience listed below:

  • 2+ years enrolled in a program of study focused on Commerce / Business Administration /Accounting.
  • Has an interest in learning more about and/or pursuing the CPA Program.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong organization skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.

What we offer:

Facing the beautiful waterfront, you can find us located in Downtown Halifax. We believe in caring for our employees and are proud to offer our students:

  • Perks in the office; Free Coffee & Specialty Teas, Sparkling Water Machine, FREE Access to our onsite Gym, Rooftop Patio and Private Meeting rooms and Collaboration Spaces.
  • Networking and Growth; A Network of many other current & former co-op students & Social Committee offer students a way to connect with their peers with biweekly events like Keynote Speaker Series, Coffee Chats, Volunteer Opportunities and more.
  • A Comprehensive and Fun Onboarding Program including facilitated group orientation sessions for all students joining us each term, and a handy Student Handbook and Technology Guide to set you up for success from day one

Click here to learn what some of our current & former students have to say about their experience with us

Learn more about our culture & values:

At the Emera Group of Companies, you'll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help Emera to safely deliver cleaner, reliable energy to our customers and we'll help you become a leader of tomorrow If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you.

Sound like the right opportunity for you? Here's How You Apply:

Apply by June 25, 2024 and let us know why this role is right for you by:

  • Clicking on the 'APPLY NOW' button in this job posting.
  • Attaching your resume, cover letter or motivation, and your transcript as one single file.


The perks of joining our team? We offer:

Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.

Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.

Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.

Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.

Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.



Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada's largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.



Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.



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