Lead, Sox Controls Advisory (Contract)

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Location:
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type:
Contractor
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Recruiter:
Sam Roda
Role OverviewReporting to the Manager, SOX Controls Advisory, this role is responsible for supporting Teck's compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). This candidate will support management in designing, implementing, and maintaining financial reporting controls in accordance with SOX requirements. The Lead will have the opportunity to work with various departments across the company's global operations and should have excellent listening and communications skills to champion relationships, encourage cross‑functional communication, and promote teamwork. The role will require supporting management in supervising and reporting of control deficiencies and remediation plans, and to ensure effective sharing of relevant information with control owners, internal & external auditors, and the Corporate Controller. The Lead will primarily support the transformation of ERP implementations to SAP S/4HANA, including control design and assessments. The successful candidate will participate in process walkthroughs and to support updates to process flow diagrams, narratives, and Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) as required. They will also play a crucial role in transforming the control environment to achieve higher automation, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
This is a one year contract posiiton.
Responsibilities
Support the Manager, Controls Advisory to develop and maintain Teck's management controls, policies and advising documents, and supervise compliance
Support ERP implementations to SAP S/4HANA with process design and control assessments
Participate in process walkthrough meetings to support updates to process flow diagrams, narratives, and Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), as required
Liaise with other risk management functions, Assurance & Advisory (A&A) and external auditors to ensure SOX related activities are efficiently completed and control deficiencies are validated
Collaborate closely with control owners to ensure control deficiencies are documented and appropriately remediated on a timely basis
Influence and collaborate with various stakeholders across Teck, including operating sites, business units, and other departments on projects
Identify and communicate gaps in existing process designs and offer optimized solutions that integrate with existing Teck processes and procedures
Support ad hoc projects by identifying risks, developing a work plan, coordinating resources, and implementing the plan to address risks
Collaborate with functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective internal controls.
Advise on implementation of project assurance protocols and project controls.
Be able to take the initiative and be responsible for analyzing big picture issues, while being able to scrutinize details.
Qualifications
A CPA designation with experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm
5+ years of post‑qualification experience in a multi‑national company or with an emphasis on internal controls and SOX
Strong understanding of SOX legislation, systems, and internal controls over financial reporting, including Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) requirements
A strong background in SAP processes with a good understanding of SAP internal control knowledge and/or GRC concepts
Experience crafting process flow diagrams, writing process narratives and designing key SOX controls
Excellent attention to detail as well as effective written and oral communication skills
Critical thinking to creatively solve problems in a constantly evolving environment
Strong management of self, learning agility and motivation for driving organizational results
Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships.
Why TeckAt Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way.
At Teck, you'll find purpose‑driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.
Requisition ID: 54818 | Job Category: Finance | Employment Type: Contractor | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: - Hybrid
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