Legislative Senior Staff Auditor – Performance Audit

With a calling to the accounting profession, you are not satisfied simply crunching the numbers. You embrace accountability for results, both for yourself and for others, especially institutions and individuals entrusted with serving the public.

You are confident, directed, and passionate about people and issues that affect them. You thrive in an environment that demands both creative and analytical thinking. You love Alberta, and you feel destined to do work that has an impact on the lives of Albertans today and into the future.

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 four million people who call Alberta home.

What We Do

We are the auditors of the province’s consolidates financial statements, and provincial agencies, boards, commissions, and regulated funds. We audit so that we can report on how well 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.

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 

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!

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 operate in a hybrid role consisting of both financial statement and performance audits, with a greater focus on performance audits.

As a Senior Staff Auditor, you will work independently and in team environments, apply project management skills, and exercise your strong critical thinking skills working 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, while building relationships and obtaining knowledge of the auditee’s business and providing coaching and mentorship to CPA students.

As a performance auditor, you will contribute to the planning, execution, and reporting of your assigned audit projects, which focus on auditing the management control systems and processes used by the Government of Alberta to deliver programs and services to Albertans. In addition to performance audits, you will also audit the Government of Alberta’s financial statements, where you will develop your analytical aptitude for computer assisted auditing techniques and gain exposure to data analytics in auditing.

Qualifications

Required:

• Related university degree
• 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 and entity processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentations
• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications

Assets:

• Previous audit experience in public accounting, including internal audit
• Government operations experience at the municipal, provincial, or federal level
• Familiarity with the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards, IFRS, and performance audit standards (CSAE 3001)
• Previous experience with data analytics
• Certified Internal Auditor designation

Compensation Package

• Market competitive annual salary starting at $81,482 for candidates who fully meet required qualifications
• Compensated overtime
• Support for professional development, including leading edge in-house training
• A first-year vacation grant, plus vacation earned each month
• Paid statutory holidays following Government of Alberta leave directives, including Christmas Closure
• Comprehensive benefits plan: 1^st Choice Benefits Handbook
• Public Service Pension plan
• Health Spending Account (HSA)

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, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with overtime as required. A current hybrid work arrangement is also in place.

How to Apply 

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.

If you are a qualified candidate, please save your file as first and last name – position title 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 you would like further information, please email us at employment@oag.ab.ca.