Internal Controls & Certification Analyst

What You'll Do

The Certification Program Office (CPO) at Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC), Limited is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a program to oversee the execution Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and Disclosure Controls and Procedures (DC&P) for the Enterprise.

Reporting to the Manager, Internal Controls & Certification, you will provide support to enable CTC, SportChek, Mark’s, Canadian Tire Financial Services (CTFS), Canadian Tire Petroleum (CTP) and CT Real Estate Investment Trust (CT REIT) in the development and execution of components of the certification program to address requirements related to securities regulations, in particular National Instrument (NI) 52-109. As the successful candidate, you will be exposed to several business units, all levels of management, and key processes and controls within the CTC group of companies.

• Quarterly CEO/CFO Certification (40%):
• Facilitate the quarterly disclosure questionnaire and Management’s control attestation process in support of NI 52-109 regulatory requirements.
• Prepare quarterly Certification Steering Committee, Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee and Board presentations.
• Work with Management to develop, update, and maintain internal control documentation (i.e. process narratives, flowcharts, and risk and control matrices) that accurately describes business processes and highlights controls based on financial reporting risks.
• Annual Internal Control Testing (40%):
• Assist with the development of the annual internal control testing plan.
• Assist with planning of business internal control testing engagements which includes reviewing/writing test scripts, preparing work papers and coordinating with Management regarding timing of tests.
• Conduct design assessment walkthroughs and perform operating effectiveness testing of key controls.
• Document results of testing and validate/ report results to Business and CPO management.
• Track and monitor control deficiency remediation activities and assess the adequacy of corrective actions.
• External Financial Statement Audit Coordination (10%):
• Liaise with the External Auditor to coordinate External Audit requirements.
• Participate and/lead in special projects as assigned.
• Annual Internal Control Scoping (10%):
• Assist with the annual Location Scoping exercise to determine which business units are in scope for ICFR for the fiscal year.
• Assist with the annual Materiality Assessment required for scoping and deficiency assessment purposes.
• Assist with the annual Financial Statement by Element Scoping exercise to determine significant accounts, financial transaction cycles, and key processes/controls in scope for the fiscal year.
  

What You Bring

• University degree with an emphasis on Accounting or Finance.
• Professional Accounting designation (CPA, CA)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in public accounting is required.
• Experience working in an Internal Audit team of an organization is preferred.
• Working knowledge of NI 52-109 and/or SOX (Section 404/302).
• Experience working with the COSO 2013 Framework, IFRS and OSFI regulations.
• Solid understanding of Accounting and auditing theories and principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and data analysis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Able to multi-task and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Able to work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access.
• Experience in retail industry is considered an asset.
  
  

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.