Automotive Opportunities

October 8, 2008

Business Risk Assurance Analyst
Project #: 514

Our client is a sector leader, a world class global company, specializing in technology-based products and services for the resource and related industrial sectors. A profitable, growth-oriented Canadian company headquartered in Toronto and traded on the TSX the company operates through multiple wholly owned divisions with over sixty manufacturing and service facilities located around the world. Having exceeded a billion dollars in sales they are positioned for additional growth. A pending retirement has created the need for a Business Risk Assurance Analyst.

In this position you will conduct risk assurance audits of the organization´s various business activities and operations primarily in Canada and the United States while providing support to other locations throughout the world. This is an internal audit function focused on finance, operations and health and safety. Audits are conducted in a manner to promote team work while ensuring that all risks and compliance issues are identified and quantified to provide constructive recommendations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and conduct risk assurance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of controls in place for managing risk exposures;
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for improvement and provide value added recommendations;
• Verbal and written reports;
• Follow up on recommendations to ensure implementation;
• Involvement in developing internal audit plans and objectives based on the requirements of the Board of Directors and senior management.
• Plan and conduct compliance audits;
• Develop an understanding of business objectives to assess compliance to determine scope focus and methodology of audits;
• Identify control gaps and provide constructive recommendations;
• Promote awareness within the company of processes, internal control, and Bill 198 requirements.

Your skills will include:

• Excellent communication and technical skills;
• Very strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and adapt to change;
• Strong focus on customer service;
• Well developed skills related to assessing the effectiveness of business risk assessment process
• Skills in assessing the effectiveness of internal control over key business processes;
• Experienced with risk evaluation and control self assessment methodology;
• Familiarity with COSO and Bill 198 specifically Multilateral Instrument MI 52-109 “Certification of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting” published by the Canadian Securities Administrators;
• Committed to continuous personal and professional development.

In addition to a formal education a professional accounting designation combined with five or more years of related experience is required.

Please let us know whether you or someone you know would be interested in exploring this career opportunity please: Email Resume: David@Derhak.com

Financial Controller, Canada
Project #: 515

Our client is a sector leader, a world class global company, specializing in technology-based products and services for the resource and related industrial sectors. A profitable, growth-oriented Canadian company headquartered in Toronto and traded on the TSX the company operates through multiple wholly owned divisions with over sixty manufacturing and service facilities located around the world. Having exceeded a billion dollars in sales they are positioned for additional growth. Their continued growth has necessitated the need for a new Financial Controller, located in Western Canada.

This position directs Finance and Administration for Canadian Operation, manages the finance group to ensure the correct resources are in place to meet reporting deadlines efficiently and accurately; to provide management with all necessary financial and management information required in areas of costing, planning and financial procedures; to liaise with external entities relating to the finance function

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overall direction of Finance Credit & Collections, Accounting, Payroll, and Information Systems for the Canadian operations;
• Coordinate/Liaise with Administration/Management Group in USA and Toronto;
• Ensure that company procedures and computer application systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and service;
• Coordinate the forecasting and planning processes for Canada;
• Analyze operational issues impacting the business, determine their financial impact and support operations with required action items for corrective action;

Your skills will include:

• Work on projects as part of a team, exchanging ideas and contributing skills that complement those of the other team members. Fulfill commitments to team members;
• Can be relied upon to handle a fair workload, meet deadlines and commitments, and accept responsibility for actions. A demonstrated ability to work independently;
• Sensitivity to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others. Approaches others in a non-threatening and pleasant manner, and treats them with respect;
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects;
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings;
• Experience with multi-location or multi-national operations;
• Ability to multi task and prioritize between local management and division and corporate requests;

In addition to a formal education a professional accounting designation combined with seven or more years of related experience is required. A CA or MBA, CMA is preferred.

Please let us know whether you or someone you know would be interested in exploring this career opportunity please: Email Resume: David@Derhak.com