Financial Controls Analyst

1 month ago


Toronto, Canada Sun Life Full time

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

In this position, you will be a member of the Corporate Finance team, working in an financial controls capacity with a focus on corporate processes and controls.

**What will you do?**
- Coordinate an effective delivery of the internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) plan by attending walkthrough meetings with relevant stakeholders from each business and the external auditors
- Design, execute and perform detailed testing of ICFR controls in corporate and investment functions in accordance with professional audit standards
- Evaluate and challenge the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, propose enhancements to controls and investigate the cause of internal control weaknesses. Ensure appropriate action plans are developed and perform remediation testing
- Act as a facilitator between the external auditors and Sun Life in support of the controls portion of the external audits, including ensuring proper alignment and leverage of management’s internal controls testing

**What do you need to succeed?**
- Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA preferred
- 3+ years of public accounting experience is strongly preferred
- Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and evaluating financial controls
- Insurance industry experience is preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required as this position has direct contact with numerous departments within and outside the company including business stakeholders, and external auditors
- Strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting reporting deadlines
- Ability to work with a variety of team members and functions in a dynamic environment
- Ability to work independently to effectively support the team

**What's in it for you?**
- Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
- Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled. We help you save more with Sun Life automatic and matching contributions and by including both your salary and bonus when making contributions
- Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
- We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada
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At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Salary Range**:
56,000/56 000 - 91,000/91 000

**Job Category**:
Finance

**Posting End Date**:
23/03/2024



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