Financial Controls Analyst

Overview

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.

Specific Skills

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

Responsibilities

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