Location: Edmonton
Full/Part-Time: Full-time
Scope: Open
Closing date: Open until filled
Classification: Auditor Level 3
If you are a seasoned accounting professional looking to take your career to the next level and you are passionate about improving the performance of and confidence in the public service, then consider being a Senior Staff Auditor with the Office of the Auditor General of Alberta.
Who We Are
We are an office of 150 people mandated by the Auditor General Act to examine and report publicly on the Government of Alberta’s management of the public resources entrusted to it. We report directly to the 87 Members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, and through them, we serve the more than five million people who call Alberta home.
What We Do
We are the auditors of the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Province of Alberta and most provincial agencies, boards, commissions, and regulated funds. We audit to assess how effectively the government is managing its responsibilities and the province’s resources. We provide independent assurance to the people of Alberta that public money is properly accounted for and provides value.
Working with us, you gain unparalleled experience working with provincial government departments, universities and colleges, healthcare services, financial institutions, and research and investment organizations.
Role
Our work will give you the opportunity to apply your education and grow your audit skills in the public sector. Under the guidance of an Audit Manager or Engagement Leader, you will apply Canadian Audit Standards (CAS) and audit methodology in a variety of financial statements and performance audits. You will contribute to audit planning, perform tests of controls and year-end procedures, assist in file completion, and support the development of recommendations to auditees.
As a Senior Staff Auditor, you will work independently and collaboratively, apply project management skills, and use strong critical thinking in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your technical expertise, coupled with effective communication skills, will lead to your success as you perform moderately complex audits. You will build relationships and gain understanding of the auditee’s business and provide coaching and mentorship to CPA students.
In this role, you will mostly work in project-based teams where you will contribute to the planning, execution, and reporting of your assigned audit projects focused on auditing the Government of Alberta’s consolidated financial statements. You will also build your analytical aptitude by using computer-assisted auditing techniques and gain exposure to data analytics in auditing.
In addition to financial statement audits, you may also work on performance audits, which examine the management control systems and processes that the government uses to deliver programs and services to Albertans.
Qualifications
Required:
- Related university degree with a Canadian CPA designation
- Minimum three years of progressive financial statement audit experience applying Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS)
- Demonstrated abilities in documentation and evaluation of internal control environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentations
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Assets:
- Previous audit experience in public accounting or government operations experience at the municipal, provincial, or federal level
- Familiarity with Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards and IFRS
- Previous experience with data analytics
Candidates who do not have their CPA designation may be considered for an Intermediate Staff Auditor at the Auditor Level 2 classification.
Compensation
- Market competitive annual salary starting at $98,831 for candidates who fully meet required qualifications
- Support for professional development, including leading edge in-house training
- A first-year vacation grant for new Government of Alberta hires, plus vacation earned each month
- Paid statutory holidays following Government of Alberta leave directives, including Christmas Closure
Notes
- Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security clearance.
- Out-of-town and overnight travel within Alberta is required for this position.
- Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
- This role is for the Edmonton office, and the position works 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with overtime as required.
How to Apply
If you are a qualified candidate, please submit your resume and cover letter below outlining why you want to work for the Office of the Auditor General and how you will contribute to the success of our organization. Effective communication skills are essential for this role, and your cover letter and resume will be used to assess your written communication.
Please save your file as first and last name – Senior Staff Auditor and include your cover letter and resume as one file.
We thank all candidates for their interest in our organization; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Office of the Auditor General is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion, and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS). Applicants should include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application, if applicable.
If you would like further information, please email us at employment@oag.ab.ca.