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About the Role

As an Associate, Risk Services, you will plan, execute, and report on various risk-based engagements, focusing on Internal Audit, IT Assurance, and Advisory Services. You will develop client relationships, understand their industries, and contribute to business development by identifying client needs.

Responsibilities

• Planning, executing and reporting on a variety of risk-based engagements with a focus on Internal Audit, IT Assurance and Advisory Services.
• Evaluating controls at service organizations based on reporting standards (e.g., SOC 1, SOC 2, CSAE 3416, CSAE 3000).
• Testing the design and operating effectiveness of business processes and IT General Controls (ITGCs) for financial statement audits and SOX/NI 52-109 certifications.
• Executing internal audit projects focusing on business and financial reporting processes, IT General Controls, cybersecurity, privacy, business continuity, disaster recovery, and data analytics.
• Developing and maintaining productive client relationships and understanding client industries and issues.
• Actively participating in the business unit, service line, community, and firm by contributing to strategy and business plan development.
• Contributing to new business development by identifying needs of existing and prospective clients through cross-functional interaction.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in a relevant area (e.g., Business Management, Commerce, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Technology).
• Relevant experience in audits and risk-based assessments is considered an asset (e.g., financial, operational, internal audit, IT).
• Pursuing or interested in professional designations such as CPA, CISA, CIA, CRMA.
• Familiarity with IT General Controls, SOC audits, internal audit, risk and compliance practices (experience an asset but not required).
• Exposure to Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, software, and tools.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities (Project management experience is considered an asset).
• Ability to travel to client sites within Ontario and occasionally to other locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Innovative thinker with the ability to approach challenges creatively.
• Confident and collaborative team player, able to engage effectively with peers and clients.
• Adaptable to changing environments while maintaining high-quality standards.

Skills

• Internal Audit
• IT Assurance
• Advisory Services
• Controls assessment
• IT General Controls (ITGCs)
• Cybersecurity
• Privacy
• Business continuity
• Disaster recovery
• Data analytics
• Client relationship management
• Business development
• Risk-based assessments
• SOC audits
• GRC frameworks
• Time management
• Multitasking
• Project management
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Creative thinking
• Teamwork
• Adaptability

Location

• Toronto
• Canada

Work Type

• Onsite (4 days per week)
• Remote (Summer for 4 weeks)

Experience Level

• Associate

Education Level

• Post-secondary degree

Salary/Compensations

• $54,200–$74,550 in Toronto

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Flex days
• RRSP contributions
• Firmwide holiday closure
• Wellness benefits
• Concierge-like benefits
• Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks

About the Company

• Doane Grant Thornton is a large and growing professional services firm that employs about 3000 people across Canada.
• The firm emphasizes community, caring for colleagues, clients, and communities.
• They are building a thriving, purpose-driven organization.
• The company culture values connecting with others, empathy, teamwork ('we before me'), flexAbility, and trust.
• Doane Grant Thornton supports employee development, personal and professional growth, and encourages curiosity and courage.