About this role
We are looking for Operational SOX Tester for our client in Toronto, ON / Calgary, AB
Job Title: Operational SOX Tester
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Responsibilities:
- Execute testing of Business Process (BP) controls across financial cycles (e.g., journal entries, revenue, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash).
- Perform testing of Entity-Level (EL) controls, including oversight, governance, and monitoring activities.
- Conduct walkthroughs to validate process flows, risk coverage, and control design
- Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness in accordance with SOX 404 methodology.
- Validate key reports, reconciliations, and management review controls supporting financial reporting.
- Document walkthroughs, test procedures, and results in Workiva GRC.
- Identify and document control issues, including root cause and impact.
- Support remediation tracking and retesting of control deficiencies.
- Coordinate with Finance, Internal Controls, and business stakeholders to obtain evidence and clarify processes.
- Support external audit reliance by preparing high-quality, evidence-based documentation.
- KPIs / Performance Measures.
- On-time Completion: Controls tested within SOX timelines.
- Quality of Testing: Minimal rework from management and KPMG.
- Audit Reliance: Controls accepted for external audit reliance.
- Issue Management: Timely identification and closure of deficiencies.
- Documentation Compliance: Alignment with Workiva standards and SOX standards.
- 2 5 years of experience in SOX, internal controls, or financial audit.
- Strong understanding of SOX 404 requirements, including BP and EL controls.
- Knowledge of financial processes (GL, AP, AR, revenue, payroll).
- Strong documentation, analytical, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- CPA (or in progress).
- Experience with Workiva or GRC tools.