Analyst, Compliance - Calgary, Canada - Nova Chemicals

Nova Chemicals

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job ID: 2960

Closing Date: 05/30/2024

This position could be located in the following location(s): NOVA Head Office - Calgary, AB; Manufacturing East Region - Sarnia, ON; Pittsburgh Corporate Admin - Pittsburgh, PA; Red Deer Executive Place - Red Deer, AB

This position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary NOVA Chemicals work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays.

Employees can opt out of the hybrid schedule and will be expected to work Monday-Friday from the primary work location.

Who We Are:

At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world.

Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better.

With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry.

Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership.

Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow.

NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

NOVA Chemicals is seeking an Analyst, Internal Controls to work with individuals and business teams across our organization to support the execution of our internal controls over financial reporting program in accordance with the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority, COSO and requirements from other regulatory authorities.

What You Will Be Doing:

Program Delivery:

Support annual scoping, planning and execution of the internal controls program.
Participate in process walkthrough meetings; create and maintain process flow diagrams, narratives, and risk control matrices.

Use theoretical knowledge and practical experience to understand business, IT and accounting processes then collaborate with team members to develop / execute control design and operating effectiveness tests that will be relied on by NOVA's external audit partners for opining purposes.

Collaborate with their team, network of resources and stakeholders to monitor the internal controls environment for new / changing processes, personnel, acquisitions, etc.

Where applicable, assist in developing action plans to address and act on developments.

Evaluate severity of deficiencies, identify root causes, and develop clear, concise, practical recommendations and monitor to help drive timely remediation.

Review and update internal controls documentation as needed (risk-control matrices, narratives, flowcharts, and testing plans).

Review and interpret internal and external audit reports then monitor remediation of audit findings / recommendations specific to internal controls over financial reporting.

Present findings and recommendations to business unit management; resolve contentious issues and reach agreement on appropriate solutions.
Support the development and maintain integrity of systems (Workiva) and data relied on to support the Internal Controls program.
Special work may be performed as determined by department priorities.

Stakeholder Management:

Establish a high level of credibility and build professional relationships with process and control owners.

Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, business units and project teams that impact NOVA's internal controls and financial reporting.

Work collaboratively with management regarding internal controls work deadlines and deliverables.

Continuous Improvement and Professional Development:

Continued development of your existing audit and controls related skills through on the job and formal technical training to maintain a current level of competence relating to professional standards and emerging industry and technical developments, including COSO, PCAOB guidance and emerging technologies and best practices.

What We Are Looking For:

University graduate in accounting, computer science, or other related IT field or equivalent with 8+ years related experience OR 12+ years combination of post-secondary education and related experience.

8+ years in a public accounting firm or public company with internal or external ICFR audit experience is an asset.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) or equivalent certification will be an asset.

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority Resolutions, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), PCAOB auditing standards, COSO and IFRS.
Exceptional judgement and ability to communicate clearly and succinctly to effectively deliver key messages verbally and in writing and to listen and consider various perspectives; confident presentation and facilitation skills and excellent interpersonal and le