Manager, Icfr

**Job purpose**

Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit, the Manager will conduct assessments and provide recommendations to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations and reporting, with a focus on managing the program intended to assist the CEO and CFO in fulfilling their responsibilities under the Canadian Securities Administrators’ National Instrument 52-109 (NI52-109).

**_This role may be based in either our Halifax or Mississauga office, with Halifax as the preferred location. The position follows a hybrid model, requiring three in-office days per week_.**

**Essential Duties and responsibilities**
- Maintain an effective and efficient program related to NI52-109, with key elements including:

- Aligning the program with regulatory requirements and changes within the company
- Refreshing the risk-based plan
- Leading the plan’s execution, covering: scheduling, walkthroughs, testing, review, sub-certifications, control self assessments, reporting and finding follow-up
- Offering education sessions
- Plan, perform, document and communicate the results of internal audit and reviews over departments, plants, and processes, including compliance with laws, regulations and corporate policies
- Promote organizational awareness of risk management, continuous improvement, and change management concepts
- Facilitate discussions with management to document processes, brainstorm options and assess risks
- Contribute to change initiatives in a risk advisory capacity, including providing input to shape benchmarks, performance metrics, and priorities
- Understand the business and operating context and conduct monitoring to identify emerging and changing risks, regulations, standards and successful business practices
- Make recommendations and monitor status to agreed-upon improvements
- Develop sustainable relationships with stakeholders throughout the organization
- Assist Director, Internal Audit with department management and reporting
- Supervise internal staff/external resources

**Qualifications**
- 5+ years of relevant work experience (e.g., internal controls over financial reporting and internal audit)
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively share complex information in plain language
- Experience with risk management frameworks, process, and controls over: financial reporting, disclosure, governance, and information technology security and change management
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving abilities
- Proven ability to consult, negotiate, influence and manage conflict
- Post secondary education (e.g., business, accounting, finance, or a related discipline)
- Relevant professional designation (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), or willingness to pursue one)
- Demonstrated integrity and protecting the confidentiality of privileged information
- Knowledge of process improvement frameworks and data analysis would be an asset

**What's in it for you?**

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.
- Competitive Salary
- Heath, dental & vision coverage
- Pay for performance incentives
- Employee & Family assistance programs
- Wellness Programs
- Retirement Planning
- Supplemental Parental Leaves
- Disability Support
- Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours
- Volunteer hours
- Learning and mentorship opportunities
- Safety focused work environment

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Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible See our policy for more details.

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