Co-operators

Senior Certification Auditor

Co-operators • $72K — $121K *
Guelph, ON N1C 1A1In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 9 years of experience in the insurance industry, accounting, IT, or IT audit.
  • Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Mathematics.
  • Expert knowledge of insurance-related risks, ICFR's, certification processes, and risk control methodologies.
  • Completion of CPA, CIA, or CISA professional designations.
  • CIP designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain test plans, identifying key internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Lead quarterly certification testing and analyze test results and documentation.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of control designs and write remediation plans.
  • Train business team testers and CPA students to ensure accuracy in testing.
  • Assess ICFR polling responses and communicate reporting changes.

Benefits

  • Training and development opportunities for career growth.
  • Flexible work options and paid time off for personal needs.
  • Holistic well-being programs, including mental and physical health support.
  • Paid volunteer days to engage with the community.
  • Comprehensive total rewards package including retirement savings, health and wellness coverage.
Full Job Description
Company: CGL
Department: Audit Services
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

As a Senior Certification Auditor, you are integral to the design and reporting of operational efficiencies of controls to senior management. You are a key resource to the development of test plans and an expert in the configuration and operation of the certification software. You provide direction and leadership to team members to ensure accurate and timely testing and reporting requirements are met and analysis results are communicated to stakeholders.

How you will create impact:

  • Developing and maintaining test plans, performing walkthroughs of business processes to identify key internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR's), and assessing changes to Operational and IT General Controls (ITGC's).
  • Leading quarterly certification testing, reviewing and analyzing test results and supporting documentation, and reporting control design and operating deficiencies.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of control designs, writing remediation plans, and assessing remediation actions to ensure deficiencies are mitigated.
  • Leading and training business team testers and Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) students to ensure accurate test plans are complete, coordinating work plans and identifying opportunities for the development of CPA students.
  • Assessing the ICFR polling responses from senior management and identifying the certification impact, communicating reporting changes, and reviewing the final certification report to ensure accuracy and quality.


How you will succeed:

  • You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
  • You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
  • You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
  • You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.


To join our team:

  • You have nine years of experience in the insurance industry, accounting, IT or IT audit.
  • You have a post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Mathematics.
  • You have expert knowledge of insurance related risks, ICFR's, certifications processes, financial accounting, and risk and control methodologies.
  • You have completed one of the following professional designations: Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
  • Having a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation would be an asset.


What you need to know:

  • You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
  • This position will operate on a hybrid work posture which will require an in-office presence of at least twice a week.


What's in it for you?

  • Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
  • Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
  • A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
  • Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
  • In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.


Expected Salary Range: $72,847 -- $121,411

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics

About Co-operators

Co-operators provides auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance, commercial insurance, farm insurance, and group insurance, as well as investment products and property development. They provide travel-related insurance products, hospital and medical coverage, accidental death and dismemberment, vehicle replacement, and hospital and medical coverage insurance.

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There has never been a better time to join the dynamic team at Co-operators, a leading company renowned for its commitment to community and sustainability.

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Join Co-operators' top-tier team to assist some of the most respected and well-known businesses in navigating their paths to growth and innovation. At Co-operators, the fusion of technology, industry expertise, and leadership in sustainability shapes a unique marketplace position. Engage with a diverse team of business and sustainability advisors to help clients through their transformative journeys. Collaborate with a robust group of professionals dedicated to pioneering change and promoting diversity and inclusion within the industry.

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