Specialist, Risk Assurance & Advisory Services
Administration
Date Posted: April 16, 2024
Job Location: Edmonton
Job Number: 2024-31
Job Type: Full Time
Start: Immediately
Company: Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc.
Website: alpac.ca
Address: 132120 St. Albert Trail, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5L 4W1
Job Description
POSTING DATE: April 16, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
JOB NUMBER: 2024-31
HYBRID WORK: Eligible
POSITION TYPE: Permanent
LOCATION: St. Albert, Alberta
Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Specialist, Risk Assurance & Advisory Services to work out of our office in St. Albert, Alberta. The successful candidate is responsible for financial and/or operational internal audits and J-SOX (the Japanese version of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)) compliance reviews, and the framework for the organization’s financial recording and reporting.
Who Are We?
Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification*.
Role Responsibilities
• Internal Financial and Operational Audit Responsibilities:
o Providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the company operations.
o Designing, planning, and completing reviews of operations, processes, and controls.
o Advising and making recommendations to others on how to design new processes and systems that meet professional standards.
• J-SOX Compliance:
o Reviewing company level controls, financial close and reporting process controls, process level controls, IT application controls and IT General controls.
o Evaluating design and operating effectiveness of J-SOX key controls – conducting risk assessments and identifying controls and gaps in place to mitigate identified risk and recommending remediation for deficiencies.
o Maintaining updated documentation including risk control matrices (RCMs), procedural write-ups (narratives), flowcharts, and checklists.
o Researching new or technical subjects to support the internal controls work.
o Assessing the impact of changes in processes and systems – re-design controls in response to change and update related controls documentation for changes made.
• Financial Policies, Guidelines, and Protocols:
o Creating a plan to deliver and review financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.
• Operational Compliance:
o Maintaining and renewing a deep knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct and ensuring own work adheres to required standards.
• Audit Compliance:
o Managing a portfolio of audit assignments, ensuring that the team plans and delivers audits that cover identified risk areas and that appropriate corrective actions are agreed on with auditees.
o Resolving issues arising from audits and referring serious or contentious issues to the Director, Risk Assurance & Advisory Services.
• Document Preparation:
o Preparing material for various target audiences, tailoring the tone and content to match the needs, expectations of audiences.
• Data Management:
o Managing basic aspects of the data management system with guidance from the Director, Risk Assurance & Advisory Services. This includes being responsible for developing or operating basic elements of the data management systems to deliver prescribed outcomes.
Role Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting.
• Recognized Accounting Designation.
• Certified Internal Auditor /Certified Information Systems Auditor designation is an asset.
• Minimum of 3 – 5+ years’ progressive
Job Conditions
- Minimum experience: 2 to 5 years
- Minimum educational level: Certificate from a University
- Language: English