Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.
Syntax’s Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) function is looking for a new/recent graduate to join as an Audit associate. We are looking for someone who will thrive in complex and diverse work environment to join a team of high performing professionals. The selected individual will have the opportunity to be heavily involved in various GRC projects and have direct interaction with various functions at Syntax.
*May 2025 graduates are welcome to apply
*For those individuals that are pursuing their Canadian CPA designation, we have several Canadian CPA registered mentors within the GRC team that can support those looking to gain Canadian CPA competency via the Experienced verification route.
The associate will be involved in (but not limited to) the following activities:
- Work directly with the Senior Manager of Internal Compliance to execute a risk-based internal audit plan that evaluates the design and operations of internal controls over Syntax’s financial processes and systems
- Coordinate and facilitate control walkthrough meetings with process owners from each business unit
- Liaison with key stakeholders across various business functions to obtain detail understanding of the control processes and be able to obtain end-to-end process narrative to process map and to execute test procedures based on the process map
- Assist GRC to identify and report on control weaknesses, and objectively assess the severity and materiality of the issues and their potential impact on Syntax’s business while presenting them in a clear, concise and professional way
- Research on emerging audit and risk related issues, trends and methodologies to assess impact on Syntax’s business and the implication on Syntax’s internal audit plan
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or relevant degree
- Enrollment into CPA program or CIA preferred
- Prior full time or internship experience working in internal audit or financial reporting roles preferred
- Intermediate excel skills required
- Experience working with audit and compliance tools (e.g. Auditboard) would be preferred
- Critical thinking and strong analytical skills to evaluate areas of risks and develop appropriate solutions
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and be able to present confidently to various key stakeholders across the company
- Be able to work independently in a remote setting and effectively prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadline
Why Syntax?
Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.
- Competitive, above-average compensation
- Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
- Flexible working time models, home office
- Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
- A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
- Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
- Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job
You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!
