Length of term: 8 months (September 2026 - April 2027)

In this position, you will be a member of the Corporate Finance team, working in a financial controls capacity with a focus on Asset Management processes and controls. 

This role is open to students with a graduation date of April 2027 onwards.

What will you do? 

•  Coordinate an effective delivery of the internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) plan by attending walkthrough meetings with relevant stakeholders from each business and the external auditors. 

• Design, execute and perform detailed testing of ICFR controls in corporate and investment functions in accordance with professional audit standards. 

• Evaluate and challenge the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, propose enhancements to controls and investigate the cause of internal control weaknesses.  Ensure appropriate action plans are developed and perform remediation testing. 

• Act as a facilitator between the external auditors and Sun Life in support of the controls portion of the external audits, including ensuring proper alignment and leverage of management’s internal controls testing.  

What do you need to succeed? 

• On track to completing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required  

• CPA or CFA student strongly preferred 

• Prior public accounting experience is strongly preferred. 

• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and evaluating financial controls with insurance industry experience a plus.  

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required as this position has direct contact with numerous departments within and outside the company including business stakeholders, and external auditors.  

• Strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting reporting deadlines. 

• Ability to work with a variety of team members and functions in a dynamic environment. 

• Capable of working independently, effectively prioritizing concurrent deliverables and deadlines. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)   

What's in it for you?

• At Sun Life, you will be joining a purpose driven organization focused on helping Canadian’s achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
• As a student, you’ll make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work, gaining valuable experience and actively working towards your team’s goals.
• You’ll join our unique student culture, designed to help you grow both personally and professionally beyond your role. We offer professional development workshops, student awards, socials and many more exciting opportunities.
• We are honored to be recognized as Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Canada's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2026.
• Your student journey is just the beginning and we're proud to help many who choose Sun Life to transition into permanent roles after graduation.

Thinking about your future career and interested in pursuing a CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation? Check out Sun Life’s CPA Leadership Program!