Role Title: Junior Control Tester
Line of Business: Procurement Line of Business
Contract duration: 1 year (Possible extension and conversion)
Working hours: 37.5 hours/wk – 9:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Toronto, ON - Hybrid – 3 days in office (250 Yonge)
 
High level team overview: This role is with the Procurement team and consists in Monitoring & Testing Controls.
Team culture: Collaborative environment
Team Size: 16 to 17 people
Selling points: Great team to work with – collaborative. Work together to get to the end goal.
Interesting work – testing across multiple teams within Procurement.
 
Main Responsibilities:
Monitoring & testing related to the control environment.
 
Purpose
The Intermediate Control Tester plays a key role in maintaining an effective internal control framework within the Procurement Line of Business at client. This includes Global Third Party Risk Management, Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement Operations, and Accounts Payable. The role focuses on monitoring and testing Process, Risk, and Controls (PRC) throughout the quarter to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
 
Responsibilities
• Perform design and operating effectiveness testing of controls in accordance with the Monitoring & Testing Handbook.
• Identify populations and select samples for testing based on established methodologies.
• Conduct control walkthroughs with stakeholders to validate process understanding and control design.
• Review internal operating procedures and assess alignment with control objectives.
• Meet with business stakeholders across Procurement functions to gather information and clarify control processes.
• Communicate testing results and observations clearly and professionally.
• Document testing procedures, evidence, and conclusions in compliance with internal standards.
• Assist the Senior Manager with periodic reporting and status updates on testing activities.
• Help maintain an effective internal control governance framework that promotes transparency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Provide input into ongoing operational programs supporting risk and control frameworks.
• Identify emerging issues, trends, and opportunities to strengthen controls.
• Recommend enhancements to processes and testing approaches based on findings.
 
Competencies
• Collaboration & team skills with a focus on cross-group collaboration.
• Influence skills – In-depth / Expert.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills – In-depth / Expert.
• Verbal & written communication skills – In-depth / Expert.
• Able to manage ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities.
 
How will performance be measure: Ability to complete assigned testing within each quarter, with minimal supervision.
 
Must Have
• Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in internal controls testing, risk management, preferably audit, or compliance. MOST IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT
• Familiarity with risk policy frameworks and quality control/testing standards (e.g., SOX 404, COSO, COBIT).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and working in a dynamic environment.
• Data-driven decision-making capabilities.
 
Nice to Have
• Knowledge of banking operations and regulatory environment preferred.
 
 
Interview Process: In person – Min 1 round, max 2 – Hiring manager & Director (Maybe 1 additional – Sr Manager). Duration 30 mins.
Candidates will be asked to describe how to handle scenarios provided during the interview
Availability to interview: As soon as candidates are identified.
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 30.00/hr.