Job Opportunity - Audit Manager (Edmonton)


	Audit Manager (Edmonton)

Location: Edmonton Closing Date: Until Filled The mission of the Auditor General of Alberta is to serve Albertans by conducting comprehensive risk-based audits that provide independent assessments to help the Legislative Assembly hold government accountable. We audit over 175 organizations, ranging from government departments, universities and colleges, to the health authority and financial institutions. Our audits provide our clients, the Members of the Legislative Assembly, with information they can use to effectively oversee and scrutinize public spending. We do this by performing a variety of financial statement and systems audits which lead to recommendations for improvements. Do you enjoy going above and beyond? Are you motivated by complex challenges? If so, come join our Audit team. Financial Auditing examines a wide range of government activities in Alberta, including large audits in banking, health or energy. Here’s your chance to make a difference! The Role: We are looking for experienced professionals with strong strategic, research, analytical and communication skills. Working in a team environment, as a manager, you will take a leadership role in examining the Government of Alberta’s financial statements and systems; you will participate in the planning, execution and reporting of these audits, including: Prepare the audit plan; Coach team members; Review the work of the audit team; Independently analyzing complex issues; Monitor and communicate the progress of the audit project; Develop and manage the relationship with the auditees; Over see file completion, evaluate conclusions and provide recommendations; Draft the financial statements, all related documents and reports; and Participate in presentations to auditee management, Audit Committees and Boards. Qualifications: A Canadian accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA); A detailed understanding of Canadian GAAP and GAAS; A minimum of two (2) years post designation experience that includes planning and executing large and/ or complex financial statement audit engagements; Demonstrated abilities in risk analysis, documentation and evaluation of controls; Superior organizational skills and experience with managing concurrent projects; Solid business acumen; Ability to develop and manage relationships with internal team members and auditee senior management; Experience mentoring and coaching junior staff; Strong communication skills – written, verbal presentation; and The desire for continuous learning and development. It would be considered an asset if the candidate has: Exposure to IFRS; Government operations experience at the municipal, provincial or federal level; and Demonstrated proficiency with computer-assisted audit techniques. The positions are based in Edmonton, AB, however, travel is required. Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening. Visit our website at http://www.oag.ab.ca to learn more about our role as legislative auditors and to see examples of our public reports.
Angela Karwal Human Resources Consultant Office of the Auditor General 8th Floor, 9925 - 109 Street Edmonton, AB T5K 2J8 Canada Tel: 780.422.6788 Fax: 780.427.5080 Email: employment@oag.ab.ca