Senior Financial Controls Specialist

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Sun Life Full time

Job Description

In this position, you will be part of the Corporate Finance team, focusing on financial controls with a emphasis on corporate processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Coordinate the implementation of the internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) plan by attending walkthrough meetings with relevant stakeholders and external auditors.
  2. Design, execute and perform detailed testing of ICFR controls in corporate and investment functions in accordance with professional audit standards.
  3. Assess and challenge the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, propose enhancements to controls and investigate the cause of internal control weaknesses.
  4. Act as a liaison between external auditors and Sun Life, ensuring proper alignment and leverage of management's internal controls testing.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required for direct contact with various departments and external auditors.
  • Excellent 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 We Offer:

  • Being part 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.
  • Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.
  • We're honored to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work Canada.


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