Senior Analyst, Risk and SOX Compliance

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Business - Renewable Power & Transition

Brookfield Renewable and Transition operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded platforms for renewable power and decarbonization solutions. Our diversified portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, solar, distributed energy and sustainable solutions across North America, South America, Europe and Asia, and totals approximately 31,300 megawatts of installed capacity and a development pipeline of approximately 134,400 megawatts of renewable power assets and 13 million metric tonnes per annum ("MMTPA") of carbon capture and storage. We use our operating capabilities, scale and global reach to develop and operate a high-quality clean energy portfolio in a responsible manner, helping accelerate the global transition to net zero.

 

Brookfield Renewable is the flagship listed renewable power company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with approximately $1 trillion of assets under management.

To learn more about the Brookfield Renewable & Transition group, visit https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/renewable-power-transition.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Senior Analyst, Risk and SOX Compliance

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, SOX Compliance, this position is responsible for supporting successful implementation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) frameworks and execution of the ICFR testing plan to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. It includes assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, evaluating findings, and providing recommendations, performing data analytics, and reporting results. The role includes supporting various other risk management activities including insurance. This role works closely with functional business teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with and support our in-house team, various portfolio company teams and service providers

• Perform management testing for SOX engagements based in North America and prepare working papers in accordance with SOX and audit standards and internal audit procedures

• Planning and executing controls testing for assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including coordinating work with the internal controls team, internal stakeholders, external auditors and other third parties

• Support and collaborate with stakeholders across various operating businesses to ensure the SOX program is being executed in accordance with the company’s plan

• Evaluate severity of deficiencies, identify root causes, and develop clear, concise, practical recommendations and ensure timely remediation

• Review and update internal controls documentation as needed (risk-control matrices, narratives, flowcharts, and testing plans)

• Assist with monitoring and supporting the optimization of critical business processes and procedures

• Provide advice and recommendations as necessary to strengthen and optimize internal controls

• Support new acquisitions through identifying gaps, implementing control frameworks and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of SOX requirements and experience assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls; Big 4 experience is an asset

• Experience managing business process testing with a good understanding of ITGC’s and application controls