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Technology Manager, Internal Controls Compliance, Risk Advisory Apply locations: 1 Presidents Choice Circle, Brampton, ON Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 7 Days Ago Time left to apply: End Date: January 16, 2025 (22 days left to apply) Job requisition id: R2000512774 Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague. Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust, and making connections is valued as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Work model: Minimum 4 days in the office per week. Base office: 1 Presidents Choice Circle, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5S5 Travel: Requirement to travel to our various offices in the Greater Toronto Area (including Toronto and North York), from time-to-time, based on project and business needs. About the Company and Team At Loblaw, we have a passion for customers, whether that means creating the best in food, health, and beauty, building an innovative online shopping experience, or leading an impressive loyalty program. The Loblaw Technology department services a broad spectrum of businesses within the Loblaw Group of Companies, including financial services (Presidents Choice Bank), grocery, apparel, pharmacy (Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaw Pharmacies), and a large ecommerce and digital business. As a key business partner, the Risk Advisory team is a progressive and dynamic world-class consulting function that collaborates with the business functions to protect, improve, and grow its technology and infrastructure, governance, people, and programs, through driving strategic initiatives, assurance, and advisory engagements across Loblaw, PC Bank, Shoppers Drug Mart, Choice Properties, and George Weston Limited. The Opportunity Internal Control Compliances (ICC) mandate is to manage a controls program that ensures regulatory compliance to CEO/CFO Certification (NI 52-109) for controls over financial reporting. This is achieved through the continuous monitoring and evaluation of internal controls, from both a design effectiveness and operating effectiveness perspective and working with Management to ensure appropriate internal controls are in place. This is a unique opportunity to join as a Technology Manager, Internal Controls Compliance, Risk Advisory reporting into the Director, Internal Controls Compliance, Risk Advisory. This position is responsible for the effective execution and evaluation of IT General Controls, IT Automated Controls, and Interface Controls as part of NI 52-109 compliance across Loblaw Companies Ltd (including Shoppers Drug Mart, PC Bank, and T&T). Role Requirements and Responsibilities Analyze, identify, develop, implement, and execute an efficient and effective risk management compliance program to evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls. Lead and oversee execution of ICFR technology applications scoping, controls test of design and operating effectiveness. Proactively build and manage working relationships with all levels of management to ensure key risks and associated controls are identified and documented in up-to-date narratives. Ensure that risk management compliance program addresses applicable laws, regulations, rules, and business risks. Work to ensure that professional standards are maintained in the execution of annual compliance testing of internal controls for in-scope entities. Collaborate with process owners to develop remediation plans to address any identified IT control deficiencies, effectively monitor the status, and validate completion by the due date while managing business expectations, and setting priorities as appropriate. Work with technology business partners on improving processes and controls, and create proper review and monitoring cycles. Drive collaborative cultural change and awareness by building working relationships based on trust, and improving collaboration within portfolios. Perform any ad-hoc requests by Management as necessary. Experience Requirements and Competencies A Bachelors degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field. CISA, CPA, CA or CPA, CMA designation, with a minimum of 3 years progressive experience in compliance or audit. A strong knowledge of internal auditing and control standards is definitely an asset. Prior experience in the Big4 and/or relevant industries to develop or test control frameworks for companies that are required to comply with SOC 1/2, SOX 404 or NI 52-109 would be an asset. Knowledge and experience with SAP a key asset. Highly developed judgment and problem-solving skills to analyze risk issues and assist with formulating solutions. Well-developed analytical and research skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to bring together and manage interactions with colleagues from across the organization. Strong business acumen, with an ability to focus on continuous improvement. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and proven ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment. What Loblaw Offers you / Whats in it for you? Unique opportunity to join a large world-class team of risk advisory professionals with a proven industry leader. Ongoing opportunities for learning and career development. Ability to make an immediate impact on business leaders through projects and risk discussions. A competitive compensation and benefits package. Continuous learning through development reimbursement, in accordance with company policies. Work Perks Program. On-site GoodLife Fitness, Basketball & Volleyball courts, Ice Rink, Groceries delivered to work via PC Express, Dry-Cleaning services (1 Presidents Choice Circle Office). Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team. Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr