Co-op Level 1

Posting Title- CO-OP Level 1 - Audit Associate Co-op- Position Classification- Coop Education Train Prgm Lv1- Union- N/A- Work Options- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary) - Salary Range- $48,883.26 annually, $1,873.69 bi-weekly- Close Date- 9/27/2024- Job Type- Temporary (Co-op)- Temporary End Date- 6/27/2025- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Office of the Auditor General- Ministry Branch / Division- Financial Audit and Related Services- Job Summary**AUDIT ASSOCIATE, CO-OP** **Classification**: CO-OP, LEVEL 1 **Salary**: $48,883.26 annually, $1,873.69 bi-weekly **Job Type**: Co-op **Location**:Victoria, B.C **Interested in growing your career?** The Office of the Auditor General of B.C. (OAG) is an independent office of the legislature that contributes to excellence in effective and accountable government. We offer opportunities for career growth, an excellent compensation package, and flexible working arrangements. Our office promotes trust, cooperation, and teamwork in a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment. We are committed to creating and reinforcing diversity, equity, inclusion, and psychological safety - creating a safe environment where everyone feels they belong and are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. We support each other, celebrate our successes, and encourage a healthy work-life balance for everyone. Our staff events are socially, physically, and emotionally nourishing - with lots of great food - and fun Our downtown Victoria location supports collaboration and includes a gym, indoor bike storage, and decks with views of the beautiful Inner Harbour. **About the Role** In the Audit Associate, Co-op role, students will participate in financial statement audits and may have the opportunity to support performance audits as well. Audits are conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS) established by the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. The results of these audits provide the public and members of the legislative assembly with assurance and accountability information about how well government finances and programs are being administered. The Audit Associate works as part of a team, receiving assignments from engagement managers. They may interact with staff of auditees, primarily in financial management and potentially with program managers of ministries, crown corporations and agencies, universities, colleges, school districts, health authorities, community service authorities and hospital societies. **Accountabilities** As an Audit Associate, Co-op, students may be exposed to different steps in the financial statement audit process (planning, conducting, reporting). The work will be carried out in accordance with the office methodology and professional standards. The Audit Associate may document business processes, identify relevant controls or weaknesses, carryout analytical procedures, perform substantive sampling and other audit tasks. They will have the opportunity to work on at least two different audits, and possibly more or other projects depending on scheduling needs. **Job Requirements** Education and Experience: - Is working towards an undergraduate degree, and has successfully completed an advanced accounting course, such as Camosun College’s ACCT-211 Financial Accounting 4 or similar transfer course. - Must have a minimum grade of C+ on all college/university level accounting courses. - General work experience in a team-focused, client-centred environment with a professional office, or in a finance-related area. - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - General knowledge of Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). - Ability to work effectively as part of a team. - Ability to prepare and review reports and documents ensuring accuracy, clarity, and completeness. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with focus on solutions. - Excellent verbal and written communications skills. - Exceptional time management and organizational skills. - Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. - Travel occasionally. - Work from the Victoria office. **Preferences** - Preference may be given to higher grade averages. - Preference may be given to those who have successfully completed an audit and assurance course, such as Camosun College’s ACCT-380 Auditing 1 or similar transfer course. - Preference for knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS). **PROVISO** - Must be eligible to work in Canada (Permanent Resident or Canadian citizen) - Successful completion of security screening requirements of the B.C. public service, which may include a criminal record check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act check, and/or enhanced screening checks as required. - Must be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments, and corporate structures. - Given the confidential nature of the office’s work, it will not be possible to use research done d