Manager, ICFR & Internal Audit (Internal Control over Financial Reporting and Internal Audit) bei High Liner Foods

Job purpose

Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit, the Manager will conduct assessments and provide recommendations to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations and reporting, with a focus on managing the program intended to assist the CEO and CFO in fulfilling their responsibilities under the Canadian Securities Administrators’ National Instrument 52-109 (NI52-109).

**This role may be based in either our Halifax or Mississauga office, with Halifax as the preferred location. The position follows a hybrid model, requiring three in-office days per week.**

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Maintain an effective and efficient program related to NI52-109, with key elements including:
  • Aligning the program with regulatory requirements and changes within the company
  • Refreshing the risk-based plan
  • Leading the plan’s execution, covering: scheduling, walkthroughs, testing, review, sub-certifications, control self assessments, reporting and finding follow-up
  • Offering education sessions
• Plan, perform, document and communicate the results of internal audit and reviews over departments, plants, and processes, including compliance with laws, regulations and corporate policies
• Promote organizational awareness of risk management, continuous improvement, and change management concepts
• Facilitate discussions with management to document processes, brainstorm options and assess risks
• Contribute to change initiatives in a risk advisory capacity, including providing input to shape benchmarks, performance metrics, and priorities
• Understand the business and operating context and conduct monitoring to identify emerging and changing risks, regulations, standards and successful business practices
• Make recommendations and monitor status to agreed-upon improvements
• Develop sustainable relationships with stakeholders throughout the organization
• Assist Director, Internal Audit with department management and reporting
• Supervise internal staff/external resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience (e.g., internal controls over financial reporting and internal audit)
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively share complex information in plain language
• Experience with risk management frameworks, process, and controls over: financial reporting, disclosure, governance, and information technology security and change management
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Proven ability to consult, negotiate, influence and manage conflict
• Post secondary education (e.g., business, accounting, finance, or a related discipline)
• Relevant professional designation (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), or willingness to pursue one)
• Demonstrated integrity and protecting the confidentiality of privileged information
• Knowledge of process improvement frameworks and data analysis would be an asset

What's in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

• Competitive Salary
• Heath, dental & vision coverage
• Pay for performance incentives 
• Employee & Family assistance programs
• Wellness Programs
• Retirement Planning
• Supplemental Parental Leaves
• Disability Support
• Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours
• Volunteer hours
• Learning and mentorship opportunities
• Safety focused work environment

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Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.

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