FO-TMA 24R - Senior Auditor – Closing date extended

Bring your strong leadership and investigative skills to this critical role

Reporting to the Manager, Audit & Assurance the Senior Auditor is responsible for conducting diverse types of audits and monitoring performance of agencies that contract with the Ministry to verify the appropriate use of government funding.

The Senior Auditor must possess a strong attention to detail with an emphasis on number precision to ensure audit work delivered is accurate and represents the agencies’ performance & use of the Ministry’s funding in a fair and factual manner. The incumbent must also be able to manage multiple priorities in a diligent & responsible manner and perform in a fast-paced environment, as well as place a high value on integrity in carrying out their day-to-day duties. Travelling within BC to conduct audit fieldwork at the agencies’ site is also required.

Job Requirements:

• Professional Accounting Designation CPA, ACCA, or CA from a recognized accounting association. o
  • Note: If your designation was obtained from outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through CPA Canada in order to be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of recent (within the past 5 years) audit experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in reviewing and analysing financial statements.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in conducting risk assessment to identify key risk areas of entities.
• Possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Driver’s licence with no restriction or equivalent (i.e., from another Canadian Province).

Preference may be given to applicants:

• Who have a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation, in good standing.
• With experience in contract compliance audits and/or use of funds audits.
• With experience working with indigenous groups or organizations.
• With experience organizing large databases into meaningful information using excel.
• Who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.
  

Willingness statement:

• Position required to travel within the Province of BC to conduct audit fieldwork at the agencies’ sites.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Rajni.Bedi@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment May 31: Posting closing date extended to June 16.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Children & Family Development office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.