Jr. Control Tester – Internal Controls
Are you an analytical and detail-oriented professional looking to build your career in internal controls, compliance, and risk management? This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a strong internal control environment within the Procurement Line of Business for one of our top financial clients. You will support quarterly testing activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards.
Working with one of our leading banking clients, this position calls for a Jr. Control Tester – Internal Controls who will execute control testing, document results, participate in walkthroughs, and support governance activities across Procurement functions. The ideal candidate will be organized, inquisitive, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform design and operating effectiveness testing of controls in alignment with internal Monitoring & Testing standards.
- Identify control populations and select samples for testing based on established methodologies.
- Conduct control walkthroughs with business stakeholders to validate process understanding and control design.
- Review internal operating procedures and assess their alignment with control objectives.
- Engage with stakeholders across Procurement functions to gather information and clarify process details.
- Clearly communicate testing results, observations, and recommendations.
- Document testing procedures, evidence, and conclusions in compliance with internal documentation standards.
- Assist the Senior Manager with periodic reporting and status updates related to testing progress.
- Support the maintenance of an effective internal control governance framework, promoting consistency and transparency.
- Contribute to operational programs that support risk and control frameworks.
- Identify emerging issues, trends, and opportunities to strengthen controls and enhance testing methods.
- Provide recommendations to improve processes, efficiency, and control effectiveness.
Desired Skill Set:
- 3+ years of experience in internal controls testing, risk management, audit, or compliance (most important requirement).
- Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Familiarity with risk and control frameworks such as SOX 404, COSO, and COBIT.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate findings clearly.
- Collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
- Comfortable managing ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities.
- Data-driven decision-making mindset.
Nice to Have:
- Knowledge of banking operations and the financial regulatory environment.
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