Risk & Controls Testing Consultant Supervisor

Location: Toronto, ON Hybrid

Job type: Contract

Overview:

Our client is seeking a Risk & Controls Testing Consultant (SOX) Supervisor to support business process SOX controls testing initiatives within a large enterprise environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on SOX professional with experience executing and reviewing business process controls testing, developing testing procedures, and coordinating directly with stakeholders across audit, risk, and compliance functions. The individual will balance hands-on execution responsibilities with oversight and review of testing documentation and workpapers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support execution of business process SOX controls testing, including test of design and test of operating effectiveness.
• Develop, refine, and review SOX testing procedures, test scripts, and control attributes.
• Review testing workpapers prepared by team members to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to methodology standards.
• Evaluate control design, evidence quality, and operating effectiveness across assigned business processes.
• Identify testing issues, control gaps, and documentation deficiencies, escalating findings as appropriate.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to manage testing timelines, evidence requests, and issue resolution.
• Communicate testing progress, findings, and conclusions to engagement leadership and key stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and informal oversight to junior testing resources as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Prior experience supervising or reviewing SOX business process controls testing is required.
• Strong hands-on experience with SOX controls testing, including test script development and operating effectiveness testing.
• Experience developing testing attributes, walkthrough documentation, and control testing procedures.
• Solid understanding of SOX requirements, internal controls, and audit documentation standards.
• Proven ability to review workpapers and provide actionable feedback to testing teams.
• Experience working within large enterprise or regulated environments is preferred.
• Telecommunications industry experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to operate independently within fast-paced consulting or project-based environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact directly with stakeholders and leadership.

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