Senior Auditor

4 days ago


Ottawa, Canada Vaco by Highspring Full time

About the Company
Our client plays an important role in holding provincial public-sector and broader-public-sector organizations accountable for financial responsibility, well-managed programs and transparency in public reporting. They are looking for a Senior IT Auditor to join their Audit team.

Why Work Here

- Work for a well reputed organization, with a robust team.
- Tons of opportunity for growth and promotions
- Good work life balance
- Competitive compensation package which includes an industry leading defined benefit pension plan

About the Opportunity

- Planning and Execution

- Perform moderately complex audits including drafting audit reports, presenting

- findings and providing recommendations.

- Assist with the development and scope of the audit approach including

- documentation of the planning phase.

- Contribute to the development of audit process improvements.

- Research industry best practices and incorporating them into current and future

- audits, driving continuous improvement in the audit process.

- Conduct planned audits and reviews in accordance with audit standards.

- Collect and analyze information from auditees, management and relevant external

- organizations.

- Review and assess the financial statements of auditees, to ensure it is an accurate

- reflection of the company’s financial position.

- Obtain, organize and ensure there is sufficient and appropriate audit evidence.

- Identify opportunities to improve audit methodologies, documentation and reporting practices.

- Executing the audit phase in accordance to Office standards and procedures.

- Exercising sound judgment in being able to identify and prioritize critical issues.

- Completing the design, implementation and/or conduct testing of controls.

- Provide support to Audit groups (Performance or Special Audits) in their execution of their planning as necessary.

- Risk Assessment and Internal Control Evaluation

- Assess and understand the auditee’s key business processes and frameworks and identify significant risks.

- Conduct risk assessments and perform testing of internal controls.

- Evaluate the effectiveness of financial reporting processes and internal controls, provide recommendations where necessary.

- Audit Documentation and Reporting

- Drafting clear, concise and well-supported audit findings for inclusion in the audit report and/or management report.

- Accurately documenting the auditee’s position on all identified issues, responses, and any relevant supporting evidence or justifications provided.

- Applying sound professional judgment to ensure recommendations are both practical and actionable.

- Actively contribute in discussions of observations, findings and recommendations with auditees, including senior management to ensure clarity and mutual understanding.

- Ensuring working papers are thoroughly documented, well-organized, properly referenced, and logically structured to support audit findings and conclusions.

- Participate in team planning sessions and meeting with auditees to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.

- Taking the lead on audit engagements when required, and recommending the appropriate opinion to be expressed in the auditor’s report, ensuring that conclusions align with findings and are consistent with audit standards.

- Client Relationship Management

- Build and maintain strong relationships with auditees, understanding their business operations.

- Provide recommendations to improve financial reporting, internal controls and overall business performance.

- Address inquires and concerns promptly and professionally, working collaboratively with auditees

About You

- Bachelor’s degree/university degree or equivalent experience.
- Professional Designation (CPA, MBA, MPA).
- Proficient in systems, controls and CAATs.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience working in a public accounting/ audit firm
- Knowledge of the Ontario government environment, including legislative processes, policies, procedures, and relevant directives.
- Awareness of current and emerging trends, associated risks and relevant control frameworks.
- Solid interpersonal skills to foster effective working relationships with staff at all levels through collaboration and teamwork.
- Advanced research and analytical skills to assess complex, multi-dimensional problems and audit-related challenges.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to produce clear, concise, and accessible reports for auditees and the public.
- Adaptability and flexibility to effectively operate in a wide range of audit environments.
- Effective negotiation skills to coordinate timelines and ensure timely access to necessary documentation from auditees.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards including the Auditor General Act, CPA, PSAB, IFRS, as they apply to Canadian GAAP.
- Thorough knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards, practices, and methodologies to effectively plan, execute, and report on audits.
- Having the ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in French is an asset.

Salary Range
$90,000 - $100,000 / year

How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

- California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.


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