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BlackBerry® is a transformed company. Today, BlackBerry provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 235M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario with offices around the globe, we use AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions to cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and we are a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry’s vision is clear – to secure a connected future you can trust.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, SOX Compliance, the successful candidate will be assisting with BlackBerry’s SOX Program to meet corporate regulatory compliance requirements. This includes assisting with control design, control testing, and consulting the business on compliance results and remediation requirements. For candidates that are pursuing a CPA designation, all hours and practical experience earned through this position are eligible to count towards CPA Canada’s practical experience requirements.
Location: Waterloo, ON
Length of Term: 4 Months
What you will do
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Assistance with quarterly/annual internal control testing for business process and/or information technology general controls
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Ensuring consistent testing and a control framework methodology is documented and applied to our test plans and narratives to ensure controls are designed and functioning as intended
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Ensuring that the quality and timely output of the internal control testing performed by the individual meets BlackBerry’s internal documentation standards and external auditor requirements
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Identify and assess control weaknesses including ongoing review and monitoring of remediation plans by the process owners for the weaknesses
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Work collaboratively with key business process owners and impacted stakeholders to support the SOX business program and its initiatives
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Actively participating on implementation teams for technology and process improvement projects to ensure that new processes are compliant
Who we are looking for
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Currently pursuing a post-secondary education in a related field of study
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Demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively and prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines
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Effective listening skills
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Quality and detail oriented
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Comfortable – and successful – working in a fast-paced, changing environment
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Stellar written and verbal communications skills
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Proven ability to think ahead, engage proactively and take initiative
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Collaborative, enthusiastic, positive outlook
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Student Life at Blackberry
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Growth Mindset: employees have access to skills training and professional development courses, mentorship programs as well as unlimited access to our on-demand learning platform.
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Commitment to Wellness: employees have access to events that support physical, mental and financial wellness. We host wellness sessions, fitness courses, discounts to local gyms and offer a 24/7 Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
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Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee.
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Employee Perks: we have snack and beverage programs at all locations. Students also have access to discounts for local stores, transportation, restaurants and activities.
See more about the student program at BlackBerry over on our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) is a trusted security software and services company that provides enterprises and governments with the technology they need to secure the Internet of Things. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, the company is unwavering in its commitment to safety, cybersecurity and data privacy, and leads in key areas such as artificial intelligence, endpoint security and management, encryption and embedded systems. You couldn’t choose a more exciting time to consider joining us! For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.
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