Senior Auditor - SOX

Halifax, NS

Reference # HL-EMR-8544

Emera Inc. has been recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for the last five years in a role. Serving approximately 2.5 million utility customers in Canada, the US and the Caribbean, they are focused on safely delivering reliable and cleaner energy. Their Audit Services team has a customer-focused strategy, is innovative and will strive to continually improve the quality of their assurance and compliance activities as well as enhance Emera's overall control environment. Meridia is pleased to be partnered with them to bring a Senior Auditor - SOX to their team in Halifax, NS. This is an amazing opportunity for a CPA who is looking to enhance their skillset with a talented team and an award-winning employer.

Reporting to the Manager, Audit Services - SOX, this role will work closely with business process owners to perform testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to ensure compliance with National Instrument 52-109 and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. This includes walkthroughs, tests of design and operating effectiveness across key business process areas for in-scope affiliates in Canada and the US.

Responsibilities will include:

• Perform business process level walk-throughs, develop test scripts, and execute tests of controls to assess and strengthen Emera's ICFR.
• Collaborate with external auditors and facilitate alignment in testing approaches and timing to maximize reliance.
• Maintain relationships with affiliate employees, stay informed on risks and strategic initiatives impacting applicable in-scope SOX affiliates, and gain consensus regarding potentially contentious or sensitive items.
• Stay current on NI5/SOX regulations, PCAOB auditing standards and IIA standards to incorporate these insights into testing and audit activities.
• Monitor remediation associated with previous control issues, provide ongoing consultation on remediation approach.
• Ensure Audit Services SOX deliverables adhere to budget and timelines and are socialized with applicable management.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• CPA designation.
• Bachelor's degree with a focus in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of direct or related work experience. Previous SOX or audit experience, preferably in a public company or public accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of audit concepts and techniques such as ICFR, SOX Section 404 requirements, and the COSO framework.
• Highly detailed oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience facilitating discussions and providing recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to remain focused and deliver results in a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment.
• The desire to leverage computer-assisted auditing techniques for data analytics, previous experience with Arbutus, IDEA or ACL is preferable.

This is a great chance for a CPA who's ready to dive into an innovative, exciting role with a company focused on building a cleaner energy future! Connect with us to learn more.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the link below:

https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17557102348870000008zei

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Consultant, at [email protected] If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara Morey know.

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