Internal Controls Specialist (icfr)

CMHC

Ottawa, ON, Canada
Base: $86,816.59 to $108,520.74; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid
Internal control testing over financial reporting
Design and operating effectiveness assessment
Risk identification and control gap analysis
CMHC is seeking an Internal Controls Specialist to join its Financial Controls Centre of Excellence team, focusing on evaluating and enhancing internal controls supporting financial statements. The position requires a CPA designation and at least five years of relevant experience in internal audit or financial statement audit

Job Summary

  • The role involves evaluating internal controls supporting financial statements while working closely with business lines, Internal Audit, and Risk.
  • Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including an annual individual performance incentive, defined benefit pension plan, and comprehensive group insurance.
  • CMHC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from Indigenous candidates, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

CMHC is seeking an Internal Controls Specialist to join its Financial Controls Centre of Excellence team, focusing on evaluating and enhancing internal controls supporting financial statements. The position requires a CPA designation and at least five years of relevant experience in internal audit or financial statement audit.

Salary

Base: $86,816.59 to $108,520.74; Bonus/Equity: Annual individual performance incentive; Benefits: Defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive group insurance, paid vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Internal control testing over financial reporting
  • Design and operating effectiveness assessment
  • Risk identification and control gap analysis
  • Documentation of control assessments and test results
  • Remediation monitoring and deficiency validation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong judgment and analytical thinking skills
  • Project management and organizational abilities
  • Clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Awareness of emerging risks and corporate priorities

Key Requirements

  • Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation required
  • Minimum five years experience in internal or external audit
  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
  • Secret security clearance requirement
  • English language proficiency at level ZZZ

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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