Internal Controls & Financial Reporting Consultant

Internal Controls & Financial Reporting Consultant - 3 month contract

Title:

Internal Controls & Financial Reporting Consultant
Status: 3-4 month Contract, Full time
Salary:

Up to $50/hr, maybe negotiable

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia - Must be onsite 4 days per week

** This is a 3-4 month contract to begin immediately*
* TO APPLY:

Please send your resume to

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Consultant with experience in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and SOX compliance to support our client engagement. The ideal candidate will assist with documenting business processes and controls, performing walkthroughs, and executing tests of design and operating effectiveness.

This role is well suited for professionals with prior experience in public companies, professional services firm, external audit, consulting, or Big 4 environments. Candidates who hold a CPA or are pursuing the designation are preferred.

Responsibilities:
- Document business process controls, narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices
- Execute testing of control design and operating effectiveness
- Perform walkthroughs with process owners
- Support identification of control design gaps and deficiencies
- Assist with remediation tracking and evidence gathering
- Partner with Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and external auditors to support SOX activities
- Maintain well‑organized documentation and workpapers in accordance with professional standards
- Contribute to process improvement and control optimization efforts

What you bring to the role:
- 2–5 years of experience in ICFR/SOX, Internal Audit, or Risk Advisory
- Strong understanding of SOX 404 requirements and the COSO framework
- Experience working with external auditors or in a public company environment
- CPA, CIA, or equivalent designation preferred; enrollment in a professional program is an asset
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with strong attention to detail
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Economics, Math, Computer Science)

We thank all candidates for showing interest in this role; however, only retained candidates will be contacted.
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