Internal Audit Consultant (SOX)

Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension)

Location: Hybrid – Toronto, ON

Rate: $60-$70/hr

Our client, a large capital-intensive organization within the natural resources and industrial sector, is seeking a CPA-designated SOX Tester to join their team on a 12-month consulting engagement. The successful candidate will play a key role in testing and evaluating internal controls to support SOX compliance. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple business units.

What You'll Do:

• Execute SOX testing procedures in accordance with established frameworks.
• Review, document, and evaluate internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify gaps, deficiencies, and opportunities for control enhancements.
• Collaborate with business and finance stakeholders to obtain documentation and resolve issues.
• Prepare clear, concise testing results and reports for management review.
• Support remediation efforts and re-testing as needed.
• Maintain proper documentation of workpapers, ensuring compliance with audit and SOX standards.

What You'll Bring:

• CPA designation (must be from a Canadian regulatory body).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, SOX testing, or external audit with exposure to SOX programs.
• Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and audit practices.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Prior consulting or contract experience is an asset.
• Experience within a large, capital-intensive organization (natural resources, industrials, manufacturing, or utilities) is considered a strong asset.