SOX - Business Process Internal Auditor

Description

Join our Team

The TELUS Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) team is a high performing collaborative team that supports the management of key risks across the organization.

As part of the Risk Management team within TELUS Finance, the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) team provides proactive, objective risk and internal control assessment, audit and assurance services for Management and the TELUS Board of Directors. You will join a team that supports governance and compliance at the highest corporate industry standard; enabling operational improvements, identification and mitigation of risk exposure, effective control and governance oversight. You will partner with internal stakeholders and collaborate with a wide range of Business Units across the organization.

Here’s the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together

As an Internal Auditor, Business Processes, you will be a key member of the company’s internal control assessment process to ensure compliance with SOX regulations and achieving SOX certification by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as required by SOX 404 (United States of America) and National Instrument (NI) Section 52-109 (Canada). The successful applicant will be part of a team of audit professionals conducting the annual SOX audit program. 

Here's how 

• Act as the primary point of contact for key business processes and coordinate with Process Owners to ensure documentation and testing supporting the SOX program is updated on a timely basis
• Proactively update and maintain risk assessments for assigned process areas, assess process design and make recommendations for improvement as needed
• Develop and execute test plans for key internal controls and audit work plans, evaluate test exceptions/ control deficiencies and work closely with the business to identify remediation alternatives, compensating controls and areas for improvement
• Assess and understand the risks and contribute in risk management initiatives and scoping exercises for SOX compliance, internal audit 
• Participate in discussions with Internal and External Auditors on the adequacy and design of Internal Controls and compensating controls 
• Effectively communicate and influence management on the importance of an effective control environment and the role of the SOX team
• Monitor and report on the status of remediation activities, and assist the SOX team in preparation of quarterly status updates
• Actively participate in the annual planning and scoping of the SOX Program 

Qualifications

You're the missing piece of the puzzle 

• 3+ years of external or internal audit/ SOX experience
• Strong project management skills and experience with an ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently achieve objectives and meet timelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Capable of confidently and knowledgably leading communications and negotiating with Senior Management in increasingly complex, potentially confrontational situations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to appropriately and effectively challenge the status quo to affect positive business change
• Ability to work in a team based, self-managed environment and foster open communication across the team
• Ability to absorb information quickly and extract relevant facts / data
• Completed an Undergraduate degree in finance, business or related discipline 

Great-to-haves 

• Accounting Designation (CPA, CA), CIA, SOX Certification
• Knowledge of and ability to apply various risk assessment/control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, etc.)
• Considerable experience with Microsoft office and G Suite, audit tools & techniques
• Knowledge of SAP and ACL 
• Bilingual in English and French

A bit about us

Our business is connecting Canadians. Our social impact is using our world-leading technology to create meaningful change, give back to help communities thrive, and help those who need it most. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability —your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here.