Auditor III

Office of the Comptroller General - Treasury Board SecretariatThis position has annual salary increases subject to academic and practical success.The Office of the Comptroller General, Treasury Board Secretariat is proud to provide this progressive salary opportunity to aspiring finance professionals. During the course of this 36-month opportunity, the CPA student incumbent will provide project support and analysis to various divisions within the Treasury Board Secretariat and Department of Finance. The incumbent will be exposed to a wide variety of challenging and interesting work assignments and will receive an opportunity to gain experience in the fields of public sector financial reporting, internal audit, financial systems management, process and system documentation and improvement, and various other consulting services. These assignments are designed to challenge an incumbent’s ability, while developing new skill sets and building on existing competencies, all of which are required to complete the CPA designation. The CPA incumbent will progress through various phases of competency development based upon specific criteria and progress will be regularly reviewed with an assigned Counseling Member. Along with challenging and rewarding work experience, the Office of the Comptroller General offers opportunity for career growth.Screening Criteria1. University degree (preferably in commerce, business or a related field) acceptable for entry into the CPA Atlantic School of Business Professional Education Program2. Proof of eligibility (through submission of a university transcript proving completion of all CPA preparatory courses) to enroll in the CPA Atlantic School of Business Professional Education Program. Applicants should consult cpaatlantic.ca for the prerequisite equivalences.3. Ability to start the first Module of the CPA Professional Education Program (i.e. Core 1)Assessment Criteria1. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)2. Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS)3. Knowledge of accounting and financial systems4. Ability to think critically5. Ability to manage time and tasks6. Ability to effectively exchange information7. Ability to work independently8. Ability to collaborate (teamwork)Conditions of EmploymentConditions of Offer1. Recent and satisfactory Criminal Records Screening Certificate from local police.Conditions of Acceptance1. Must enroll in the CPA Atlantic School of Business Professional Education Program upon start of employment and commit to progressing through successive courses in a timely manner.2. Applicants must submit a valid university transcript for their application to be considered. Transcript must accompany the resume upon submission.Information for ApplicantsFor more information about this opportunity please contact, Farrell West, Manager, Professional Services and Internal Audit at FarrellWest@gov.nl.ca or 709-729-6496.The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitment@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process with a focus on removing barriers. For common potential accommodations and adjustments during the recruitment process, click here. Accommodation information will be kept confidential.Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. #J-18808-Ljbffr