Senior Auditor

Senior Auditor

Location
: Gatineau, QC (Hybrid
)

Security Clearance
: Reliability (or eligibility to obtain
)

Term
: 12 months, with potential extensions and opportunities for permanent positions
.

About Us

We are a member firm of the greater Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton & Grant Thornton Canada networks. OXARO is a dynamic and fast-growing technology consulting firm at the forefront of digital transformation within the Canadian public sector. Our mission is to partner with government agencies to modernize their applications, streamline their processes, and enhance their service delivery through innovative technology solutions. We are a team of passionate problem-solvers dedicated to making a tangible impact on our community.

The Role

Seeking experienced audit professionals to support the Political Financing & Audit (PF&A) division. The role involves conducting compliance and financial audits of registered political entities to ensure adherence to the Canada Elections Act (CEA). Auditors will assess financial returns, validate documentation, and communicate with political agents to clarify findings. Responsibilities also include responding to inquiries via a year-round call center, preparing audit documentation, and contributing to audit planning and reporting. This work plays a critical role in promoting transparency and accountability in Canada's electoral process.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance and financial audits, including completeness checks, substantive testing, and preparation of working papers.
• Analyze audit results, process adjustments, and draft referrals for non-compliance with the CEA as required.
• Develop and implement audit plans, strategies, and programs for key project areas.
• Document findings using established tools, and present audit observations and recommendations to management.
• Organize, conduct, and report on audit tasks in line with approved plans.
• Retrieve and analyze data from financial systems, providing audit process analysis and support to project resources as needed.

What You Bring to the Table

• Must have a professional designation in any one of the following: CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA.
• 5+ years of experience in external audit of financial statements and related services.
• Must have demonstrable experience delivering financial compliance audits or recipient audit projects for Canadian federal, provincial, or municipal government departments or agencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, including senior management within government environments.
• Currently residing in the Ottawa-Gatineau region and holding, or being eligible to obtain, a Government of Canada Reliability or Secret security clearance.

Why Join Us

• Make an Impact:
  Play a key role in modernizing Canada's public sector and see the direct impact of your work on our
  communities.
• Career Growth:
  As a fast-growing company, we offer significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Join a supportive and collaborative team where your ideas are valued and you can learn from some of the best in the industry.
• Challenging Projects:
  Work on a variety of interesting and complex projects that will keep you engaged and continuously learning.

Only candidates being considered will be contacted. OXARO is an equal opportunity employer.