Senior Internal Controls and Compliance Specialist

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Role Description

The Senior Internal Controls and Compliance Specialist will utilize their risk and internal audit/control expertise to help execute the local governance and compliance (G&C) audit plan and provide advisory assistance related to risks, internal controls, fraud, and compliance with other various business units across the organization.

• Conduct independent and objective evaluations of Vetsource’s operations and internal controls.
• Focus on improving the effectiveness of the company’s overall internal control environment, risk management, and financial reporting activities.
• Assist with fraud awareness, identification, and prevention.
• Ensure compliance with Mars’ and Vetsource’s policies, external audit requirements, and other laws and regulations.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the development of the Internal Controls and Compliance (IC&C) annual audit plan.
• Perform ICE (internal control framework), financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Conduct special projects, advisory, and other value-added services to identify control gaps and deficiencies.
• Lead audit planning and scoping; develop audit programs/procedures and test scripts.
• Execute the audit process through completion; apply accounting and audit standards, ethical principles, and values in accordance with GAAP, COSO, and the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Assist with the development and execution of audit procedures, including documenting processes and procedures.
• Lead process walkthrough meetings, conduct testing appropriately, and clearly document and conclude on work performed.
• Maintain well-documented and organized workpapers.
• Identify and appropriately communicate audit issues to management and offer recommended solutions.
• Review audit evidence and draw appropriate conclusions regarding control effectiveness, compliance, and the state of the control environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business field.
• Minimum of 5 years of internal audit experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of Big 4 CPA firm experience.
• Active CIA certification and significant ITGC experience.
• Proven track record and significant internal audit/risk & controls/basic accounting experience.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and consistent application of IIA standards and COSO.
• Proficient in MS 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) and Google Workspace.
• Additional relevant certifications such as CPA, CRMA, CFE preferred.
• Business Auditor with Moderate Oracle cloud experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Reliable internet access is required.
• Sitting/standing at a desk working on a computer for long periods of time.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits including medical, vision*, dental, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet insurance* and Virtual vet care.
• PTO, Holidays, Floating Holidays, and Volunteer Day.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k/ RRSP) with employer matching program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible scheduling and remote work where possible.
• The opportunity to join one of our Associate Resource Groups, and fun company events!

Our Values

• Do the right thing every time.
• Treat others the way they want to be treated.
• Embrace change.
• Be innovative.
• Get it done.
• Enjoy the work!