Audit Associate Jobs

Status: Temporary Ful Time (12 months)

Working Conditions: Hybrid

Education Level: University Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or related qualification

Location: Toronto, ON

Travel: Yes – 10%

Deadline to Apply: August 8, 2023

OPG continues to set the bar for environmental protection, community involvement and economic impact—all while safely keeping the lights on.

Now we’ve set our sights on being a net-zero carbon company by 2040 and a catalyst to help the economies where we operate achieve net-zero by 2050.

OPG operates a diverse portfolio of generation assets including nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass and solar. We are also a clean tech leader and innovator, offering challenging and unique work opportunities. Help us use our power to change the world.

 

In 2025, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is establishing a new corporate headquarters on a campus setting in the Municipality of Clarington located within Durham Region. The new campus will include the existing Darlington Energy Complex located just south of Highway 401 and a new building to be constructed on adjacent land presently owned by OPG.

BE THE GENERATION to help build a brighter tomorrow.

Job Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for an analytical and results driven professional to join our team in the role of Audit Associate located in our downtown Toronto office.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Assurance, the Audit Associate will be accountable for assisting with the preparation, testing and execution of audit programs and various techniques to identify control gaps and efficiency opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement, and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and complete audit programs and procedures in accordance with audit standards.
• Participate in internal audit initiatives, research and benchmarking activities.
• Participate in the annual company-wide ICOFR certification process by executing testing of controls and providing advice and guidance to stakeholders in fulfilling the CEO/CFO certification requirements.
• Analyze test results, summarize details and advise internal audit management of conclusions, audit findings, and potential areas for process improvements.
• Liaise with external auditors to understand their requests and advise internal audit management of high priority areas within ICOFR that require alignment with the external auditors.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management committees to assist senior leadership in evaluating and assessing the impact of deficiencies on the integrity of financial reports.
• Participate in the quarterly company-wide material change survey process. Evaluate survey responses and advise internal audit management of potential impact to process documentation, process design effectiveness, testing strategy and procedures.
• Assist with developing and updating audit manuals, procedures and governance.
• Monitor regulatory developments that may impact ICOFR and assist internal audit management in implementing program changes to meet industry best practices.

EDUCATION

• CPA designation is strongly preferred; other accounting and auditing designations considered an asset
• University Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or related qualification

Qualifications

• Previous experience working for a large to mid-size audit / accounting firm would be considered an asset;
• Minimum 4 years experience managing an audit process, techniques and associated professional standards
• Experience and exposure working in/for highly regulated industries such as utilities, energy (Hydro / Nuclear), power, mining, or public sector is preferred;
• Experience and/or exposure working in operational and financial auditing, including: audit program preparation, business process risk assessment, and internal control evaluation.
• Requires experience working in a team environment, building client relationships, and being flexible to adapt to changes in direction, while achieving quality deliverables within timelines.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

WHY OPG?

As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, OPG offers an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a fast-paced work environment. Being an OPG employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills and make a valuable contribution to an organization that is vital to the province’s wellbeing.

At OPG, our values are our strengths.  They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change.  Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship.  

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities

If you are looking to learn from others and be part of something important, and you are excited about the future of power generation, you will find the right fit at OPG.

Our Promise To You

• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., August 8, 2023   OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

ACCOMMODATIONS

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact [email protected]