Audit Supervisor, Performance Audit

Office of the Auditor General of Ontario; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive health plan

Life and disability insurance

Healthcare spending account

Maternity and parental leave top-up

Hybrid work model (minimum 3 days in‑p

Job summary

Office of the Auditor General of Ontario in Toronto is seeking an Audit Supervisor, Performance Audit to plan and conduct complex performance audits of provincial programs, services and activities, while guiding junior audit professionals.

The role requires CPA or a related postgraduate degree, at least five years of audit experience, and strong data analytics, risk assessment and report-writing skills, with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Professional designation such as CPA, or a postgraduate degree in a related field.
• Minimum five years of recent auditing or program evaluation experience.
• Deep understanding of assurance concepts, risk assessment, data analytics and root-cause analysis.
• Knowledge of Ontario government environment, public-sector policies and directives.
• Advanced analytical, writing, listening, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct complex performance audits in accordance with standards and methodologies.
• Assess auditee processes and risks to inform objectives, scope and approach.
• Collect and analyze information through interviews, reviews, and data analytics.
• Evaluate controls and identify significant issues, offering actionable recommendations.
• Prepare working papers, findings and communicate observations to stakeholders.
• Lead or participate in meetings with auditees, monitor progress and deliver on timelines.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and review their work.

Skills

Auditing experience

Data analytics

Risk assessment

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent leadership

Travel occasionally

MS Office proficiency

Education

CPA designation

Postgraduate degree (MAcc/MMPA/MBA/MPA)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Audit Supervisor, Performance Audit

• Organization: Office of the Auditor General of Ontario
• Department: Performance Audit
• Location: 20 Dundas Street West, Suite 1530, Toronto, Ontario
• Job Term: Multiple Permanent and Temporary
• Job Code: Individual Contributor 11 (I11)
• Salary: $105,370 - $148,516
• Posting Status: Open
• Job ID: 1022

The Office of the Auditor General of Ontario (OAGO) is recruiting a highly motivated professional interested in making a difference for the benefit of the members of the Legislative Assembly and the people of Ontario. The OAGO is an independent office of the Legislative Assembly that conducts performance and financial statement audits of the provincial government, its ministries and agencies. We also audit organizations in the broader public sector that receive provincial funding.

The successful candidate will help plan and conduct complex aspects of performance audits of provincial programs, services and activities, while providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior audit professionals.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As an Audit Supervisor, Performance Audit, you will:

• Plan and conduct complex aspects of performance audits in accordance with assurance standards, OAGO methodologies and professional standards.
• Assess auditee processes and risks to inform audit objectives, criteria, scope and approach.
• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative information through interviews, surveys, document reviews and data analytics.
• Evaluate the design, implementation and effectiveness of controls and identify significant issues using sound professional judgement.
• Prepare clear working papers, findings and practical, actionable recommendations.
• Lead or participate in meetings with auditees and stakeholders, and communicate observations, findings and recommendations.
• Monitor audit progress, resolve issues and support delivery within established timelines.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and review their work when required.

How do I qualify?

You will qualify for this position by demonstrating:

• Professional designation such as CPA, or a postgraduate degree in a related field such as MAcc, MMPA, MBA or MPA.
• A minimum of five years of recent experience in auditing or program evaluation.
• Deep understanding of assurance concepts, risk assessment, evidence-gathering techniques, data analytics and root- cause analysis.
• Knowledge of the Ontario government environment, legislative processes, public-sector policies, procedures and relevant directives.
• Advanced analytical, writing, listening, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently lead complex audit sections and deliver high-quality work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Ability to travel occasionally to auditee sites and work occasional overtime during peak reporting periods.

Asset qualifications:

• CIA, CISA or CFE designation.
• Knowledge of the Auditor General Act, the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993, and emerging public-sector risks and control frameworks.

What's in it for you?

• A modern organization with a flexible hybrid work model with in-office attendance at a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Work with an innovative and high-performing organization committed to creating a positive organizational culture.
• A defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health plan, and life and disability insurance.
• Healthcare spending account.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits.

Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism:

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects Ontario's varied communities and promoting a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply, and encourage applications from people with disabilities, racialized individuals, including Indigenous and Black applicants, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

We also believe in the importance of providing services to Ontarians in both official languages and encourage interested bilingual candidates to apply, particularly for public-facing positions.

Notes:

Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) Screening

• Prior to an offer of employment, the top applicant(s) will be required to undergo screening by the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC).

Qualified List Information

• A list of qualified candidates will be established for the Audit Supervisor, Performance Audit position and will remain in effect for twelve (12) months from the date it is created. Qualified candidates may be considered for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies in this position.