Remote Work:

This is a hybrid position under our mobile workforce program; you will be required to work at the WestJet Campus in Calgary approximately 2 days/week.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Financial Controller with technical support provided by the Internal Controls Lead, this position contributes to supporting an efficient and effective system of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), designed to mitigate risk, promote compliance with regulations, and ensure the reliability of financial information. The Internal Controls Specialist supports in achieving this through developing policies and practices, providing guidance and advice to stakeholders in the remediation of control deficiencies and proactively participates in risk management activities for new/changes to processes.

Responsibilities:

• Provides risk and control subject matter expertise to management.
• Actively engages with control owners and/or delegates on a continuous basis to support in the proper remediation of control deficiencies, including assessing corrective action plans for adequacy, and evaluating preliminary control evidence upon remediation.
• Keeps informed of new or changes to business processes and supports in recommending new internal controls and developing process documentation, where required.
• Participates in projects or initiatives impacting financial reporting and provides insights and control expertise throughout their implementation.
• Develops and maintains Finance Policies, including communication and training/awareness of key Policy requirements to stakeholders.
• Conducts training sessions and promotes a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
• Collaborates regularly with Internal Audit to promote integrated assurance over ICFR.

Requirements:

• Professional certification is required, preference for a CIA or CPA.
• Minimum 4 years of experience (post-qualification) in internal audit, internal controls, or external audit, with preference to candidates who have worked in risk consulting or controls advisory services within a public firm.
• In depth experience in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX-404 or NI52-109) requirements, including risk evaluation, controls optimization, deficiency evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, experience assessing controls, and ability to articulate risk and control relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and proven experience writing clearly and concisely.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; able to collect, synthesize, organize, and interpret data or information and formulate appropriate conclusions.
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough, with a strong desire for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change, with experience in stakeholder management and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, work effectively with senior leaders at WestJet and be a strong internal business partner.
• Ability to handle pressure and meet tight timelines in an environment with a high volume of activity.
• Seeks out and establishes good relationships with others, within own team and across other business areas.
• Strong project management skills, with a keen business sense and a focus on “adding value” to the organization.

The benefits of being a WestJetter: 

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package.  On top of that, we offer:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs