Financial Auditor

Selection process number2025-AUD-G-OTT-EA-173Salary$65,875 to $80,645LevelCT-FIN-00, CT-FIN-01Who can applyPersons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.DutiesAbout the Financial Audit Professional Development program (APS) and its Financial Auditors. Are you just starting or are in the processing of completing your CPA studies or the practical experience requirements for obtaining your CPA designation? If so, no matter what phase of the CPA path you are in, look no further than our renowned 3-year APS program, which is approved by CPA Canada that could offer you:Paid tuition fees (eligible fees), paid Common Final Examination (CFE) feesPaid study leaveAccess to internal and external material and coaches for CPA modules, as well as the CFE preparationPaid overtimeA “hire from within” culture with a defined career progression pathway which could allow financial auditors to be promoted into our audit professional positionsOur APS program’s paid CFE study leave makes CPA success possible. As a Financial Auditor, you will report to a director and receive continued mentoring by an in-house coach and auditor. As a developing talent within our financial audit teams, you will gain practical CPA experience hours by participating in the planning, examination, and reporting phases of audits of Canada’s Crown corporations, federal and territorial governments, or other federal organizations. Upon successful completion of our APS development program, Financial Auditors could be promoted to the Audit Professional level, where they begin to perform independent audits and are given additional responsibilities. After a couple years’ experience, Audit Professionals could then be promoted to Senior Audit Professionals. From there, Senior Audit Professionals can apply to become Audit Project Leaders and manage a team of auditors.Work environmentAt the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG), we serve Canadians with the intention of supporting their trust in our public institutions and continued excellence of our public service, one audit at a time. Our Financial statement audit professional development program, designed to guide you toward earning the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, offers comprehensive support including mentoring, tuition reimbursement, dedicated study days, and coverage of the Common Final Examination fees. The OAG employs over 750 people at its head office in Ottawa and regional offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Montréal, and Halifax. These dedicated employees are brought together to transform Canada’s future and to serve Canada through leadership and partnerships. Specifically, we conduct independent audits and studies that provide objective information, advice, and assurance to Parliament, territorial legislatures, boards of Crown corporations, government, and Canadians.Intent of the processThis process may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar or identical positions with various security requirements, language requirements, and tenures (indeterminate, term, deployment, acting, assignment, and Interchange Canada).Important messagesPreference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. When providing your list of courses, please include a copy of your most recent academic transcript (official or unofficial).Your application must clearly explain how you meet the followingCandidate RequirementsCandidates must meet the following criteria prior to the employment start date (May 2026):Graduation with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from a recognized universityCompletion of all pre‑requisites recognized by CPA provincial bodies for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) or the pre‑requisites for admission into CPA‑accredited programsCandidates who have successfully completed the CPA Canada Common Final Examination (CFE) in an assurance role are eligible to apply.Candidate is pursuing a CPA designation with a public accounting licenseCumulative academic average of B+ or higherWorking knowledge of Microsoft ExcelLanguage requirements (essential for the job)May be applied / assessed at a later dateTechnical knowledge of financial reporting & auditingAnalytical & strategic thinkingCollaboration, conflict resolution, respect for diverse ideasResourcefulness, time managementOur commitmentWe're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self‑declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr