Auditor

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for an Auditor to support the Office of Audit and Evaluation. The Auditor would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Auditor reports to a Manager of Internal Audit and is responsible to assist in the planning, execution and reporting of internal audit assurance and consulting engagements. Audit engagements are carried out in accordance with NRC Internal Audit’s Risk-Based Audit Plan, which is designed to provide assurance and advice to the President on the adequacy and effectiveness of NRC’s risk management, governance and control processes.

The position requires ongoing, highly effective communications with NRC officials to obtain an understanding of the business being audited, to identify potential management control strengths, and to determine the cause of any control weaknesses. Most of the work is confidential, requiring proper observance of security provisions and professional discretion. The position provides value added support to senior management and strives for efficiency through implementing innovative approaches in a fast paced environment using advanced software tools.

We are looking for someone with a desire for:

- A continuous learning environment.
- An opportunity to contribute directly to the continuous improvement of the organization.
- A team that embraces creativity, innovation, and the use of data analytics to present information in more meaningful ways.

This position will appeal to a person who is well organized, who is detail-oriented, and who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent service.

If you’re that person, then this may be the perfect role for you

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
University degree in a related field such as (but not limited to), finance, accounting, business administration, science, computer science, economics or engineering.

One of the following designations would be considered an asset: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Other relevant designations may also be considered assets, such as an accreditation in Evaluation.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

**Experience**:
We are looking for someone with experience in the following areas:

- Experience in the planning, conduct and reporting on the results of audit projects;
- Experience conducting research, risk assessments, financial analysis, and/or statistical analysis;
- Experience collecting data and evidence, developing observations, conclusions and recommendations;
- Experience supporting the preparation of written materials for senior management, and briefings materials;
- Experience supporting presentations on audit findings and making recommendations to senior management.

**Assets**:

- Experience performing audits in a SAP environment;
- Experience undertaking statistical analysis and utilizing data analytics and sampling software such as ACL and IDEA.

With regards to those who have little or no experience specific to audit project support in the areas noted above, we are seeking individuals who have similar experience in performing the tasks described but not necessarily related to internal audit projects.

**Condition of Employment**:
Secret (II)

**Language Requirements**:
English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

**Assessment Criteria**:
**Technical Competencies**:

- Knowledge of current audit practices and standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors and knowledge of Treasury Board of Canada Internal Audit policy suite;
- Knowledge of the theories principles, techniques and methodologies for internal audit.
- Knowledge of the principles of internal control including reporting, accountability and governance systems preferably as found in Government of Canada organizations.
- Knowledge of project management concepts and or practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and briefing notes using MS Office.
- Ability to identify problem areas, collect and document evidence, analyze cause and effect, and develop findings, conclusions and recommendations supporting these with evidence.
- Ability to assess risks.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Management services - Client focus (Level 2)
- Management services - Communication (Level 2)
- Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)
- Management services - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Management services - Teamwork (Level 2)
- Management services - Initiative (Level 2)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**Compensation**:
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