Manager, Accounting Policy and Auditor Independence
Job Summary
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As part of the Chief Accountant’s Group in our Toronto head office, you will be part of a collaborative team culture that strives to challenge ourselves to be our best, think progressively to keep growing, and work together to deliver collective results.
For forward-thinking and results-focused leaders, this is an opportunity to join the Accounting Policy Group (APG) of Canada’s largest company, frequently ranked as one of the top companies to work for in Canada. RBC is internationally recognized for its commitment to innovation, diversity, customer satisfaction and corporate social responsibility.We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
The Accounting Policy function serves a critical role by providing insights & advice on complex accounting issues from across the organization. We are trusted business advisors who evaluate and advise on accounting impacts to RBC’s business, drive change to operationalize accounting policies and actively participate in industry advocacy.We also play a significant role in telling the story of RBC’s financial results to the public through the quarterly Report to Shareholders and Annual Report.
As the Manager, Auditor Independence you will support transformation of the Auditor Independence function to streamline activities while mitigating risk. You will also support our external disclosures through collaboration with key contributors from across the organization, and play an integral role in managing the day-to-day audit relationship.This position offers the opportunity to develop an understanding of RBC’s businesses, grow your technical and leadership skills, and build a strong network across the Bank.
What you will do?- Provide oversight of and insights into our audit and audit-related fees by entity through:
- Fostering trust and cross-functional efficiencies through effective collaboration with key contributors across Finance and other functional groups, including Procurement and Human Resources and our external auditor;
- Performing analysis to support the fairness of fees charged by our auditors; and
- Assisting in with engagement management, including engagement letter reviews for external audit engagements across the bank.
- Assist in developing auditor independence and CFO materials for the meetings of the Audit Committee of the Bank’s Board of Directors
- Provide support to our External Reporting team by ensuring accuracy and quality of disclosures in Financial Statement Notes and sections of Management’s Discussion & Analysis with effective challenge; coordinating review and responses to our senior executive team
- Contribute to a collaborative, team-first environment
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have- A Chartered Professional Accountant designation
- 3+ years of relevant work experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills - ability to manage multiple priorities and lead independently, while knowing when to escalate and ask for support
- Curiosity to learn new ways to do things, willingness to challenge the status quo, and ability to drive process improvements and efficiencies
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Working knowledge of auditor independence rules
- Experience in the financial services industry
Job Skills
Accounting Finance, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Finance, Financial Processes, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Group Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Time Management
Additional Job Details
Address:
20 KING ST W:TORONTO
City:
TORONTO
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
- 5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
OFFICE OF THE CFO
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-02-03
Application Deadline:
2025-02-19
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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