Manager, Information Systems 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 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.

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 four million people who call Alberta home.

What We Do

We are the auditors of the province’s consolidated 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 spent properly 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

Are you seeking an opportunity to leverage your strong Information Technology (IT) audit experience, while working in unique and specialized IT control environments? If so, consider becoming an Information Systems Audit Manager at the Office of the Auditor General of Alberta.

Reporting to an Engagement Leader, you will demonstrate your extensive knowledge of information systems audits in both financial statements and performance audit IT environments, and will assess the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of government’s IT control environment, while providing recommendations for improvement.

As an Information Systems Audit Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and reporting of IT system audits, including testing control environments and determining criteria to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of government IT processes. You will work with our financial statement and performance audit teams and a variety of government entities to evaluate the IT control processes relevant to internal controls. Your role also includes mentoring and coaching CPA students, providing direction, guidance, and support to staff and input into People and Culture processes, while driving engagement and accountability.

This role requires extensive knowledge of IT control systems, infrastructures, processes, operations and risk management frameworks, as well as strong critical thinking, business acumen, leadership, conflict management and audit skills. You must have the ability to make decisions requiring a considerable degree of technical understanding and build collaborative relationships in a team environment with staff, colleagues, and audit entities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Your success in this role depends on your understanding of the IT audit process and your ability to apply tact, diplomacy, and professional judgement in dealing with complex audit challenges.

Qualifications

• An information systems audit and/or security designation (eg., CISA, CISSP, etc.)
• An undergraduate degree or diploma in Information Technology/Business or a related filed, plus a minimum of five years of IT operations or directly related IT audit experience, including demonstrated experience in risk analysis, IT audit testing, documentation and evaluation of controls.
• Experience working with data analysis tools (Diligent, Power BI, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP system is preferred, or related ERP system
• In-depth knowledge of generally accepted IT frameworks (eg. NIST, COBIT, ISO, ITIL etc., and working knowledge of operating systems and database technologies (Unix/Linux, Windows, Oracle, SQL Server) is desired
• Experience in public sector accounting or large public practice firm, and knowledge of how audit processes impact the evaluation of IT controls are considered an asset
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial role and leading teams

Compensation Plan Includes:

• A competitive annual salary starting at $92,627, commensurate with experience
• A first-year vacation grant, management vacation supplement, vacation earned each month, plus earned business leave
• Paid statutory holidays following Government of Alberta leave directives, including Christmas Closure
• Reimbursement for professional membership dues
• Comprehensive benefits plan: 1^st Choice Benefits Handbook
• MEPP 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 may be 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. 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 applicable.

If you would like further information, please email us at employment@oag.ab.ca.