Senior Audit Officer
2 days ago
The Office of the Auditor General is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization that serves the Nova Scotia House of Assembly and the people of Nova Scotia. Our vision is to be a relevant, valued, and independent audit office serving the public interest as the House of Assembly's primary source of assurance on government performance.
RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our Performance Audit Team as either a Senior Audit Officer or Audit Manager. These positions directly report to an Audit Principal on the Performance Audit Team.
DutiesAs a Senior Audit Officer, you will be responsible for planning, fieldwork, and reporting on performance audits in accordance with professional standards and Office methodology. This will include developing detailed audit plans, documenting and evaluating systems, testing transactions, evaluating complex information from various subject areas, identifying and evaluating audit findings, and writing report sections summarizing your assigned audit work. You will also assist in the training and development of our junior staff through direct supervision and acting as a coach or mentor. Limited travel within Nova Scotia may be required.
As an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for planning, fieldwork, and reporting on performance audits in accordance with professional standards and Office methodology. This will include developing detailed audit plans, evaluating the resource needs and expertise required to properly perform the audit, obtaining and maintaining a strong understanding of the entity and its business needs, performing sufficient audit testing, identifying findings and drafting reports, and completing a thorough review of audit work on a timely basis and ensuring documentation complies with professional and Office standards. You will also assist in the training and development of our junior staff through direct supervision and acting as a coach or mentor. Limited travel within Nova Scotia may be required.
Essential Qualifications- Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Internationally accredited accountants must be able to demonstrate that they are eligible to proceed directly to membership with the provincial CPA body for the region in which they live.
- Recent experience in internal audit, program evaluation, policy analysis, performance measurement, or experience applying analysis and research techniques.
- Recent experience in reporting and/or presenting research and analysis findings in written documents.
- Experience in collaborating in working groups and/or projects.
- Experience in briefing management on the results of complex research and analysis, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent time management skills to ensure engagements are completed within budget and time constraints.
- Analytical skills to assess multi-dimensional problems and audit issues.
- Highly proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Excel and Word).
- Knowledge of SAP and CAAT software.
- Knowledge of Canadian Standards on Assurance Engagements (CSAE).
- Experience in health administration or public health.
Senior Audit Officer (EC 10): $79,000 - $99,000 annually
Audit Manager (EC 12): $95,000 - $119,000 annually
Additional InformationWe offer a healthy work-life balance, a comprehensive benefits package, the opportunity to work on a wide variety of impactful and unique projects, and professional development opportunities.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.
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