Band 2 - Sr. Auditor

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Victoria, Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks annual leave

Extended health benefits

Life Insurance

Parental/adoption leave salary top up

Employee and family assistance program

Hybrid work options

Job summary

British Columbia Public Service Careers is seeking a Senior Performance Auditor to join the Office of the Auditor General of B.C. in a hybrid role based in Victoria (with Vancouver/remote options).

The incumbent will assess departmental performance, draft audit findings, and support development of recommendations under the supervision of an Audit Manager. Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of related experience, including one year in performance audits; a master’s degree or CPA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, law, economics, public administration, political science, environmental science, engineering, health, social services, or transportation.
• Minimum of two years related experience, including at least one year in performance or internal audits of public sector entities.
• Master’s degree or professional credential (CPA/CIA/law) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to audit topic selection and development of audit plans.
• Lead interviews with government staff and document systems and processes.
• Perform complex audit procedures and draft findings and recommendations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree or CPA designation (preferred)

Job description

Band 2 - Sr. Auditor - (126330)

Job Summary

Senior Performance Auditor
Classification: Band 2
Salary Band: $78,400.17 to $110,800.21 annually
The anticipated starting salary for new hires for this position is $97,840 annually.
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Victoria, B.C. (Hybrid), Vancouver, B.C. (Remote)

An eligibility list may be established for future vacancies.

Be part of a high-performing and rewarding organization that’s making a difference for people in B.C.

The Office of the Auditor General of B.C. (OAG) is an independent office of the legislature. Our team contributes to an effective and accountable provincial public service.

We dig deep into public sector financial statements through our audits, and we conduct performance audits of government programs and services. We report our work directly to the Legislative Assembly and to the people of B.C.

Recognizing our people have different personal needs, we support flexibility in how and where we work. We encourage a healthy work-life balance as you pursue top-notch work.

We are inclusive and respectful, promote strong, team-centered values, and provide great opportunities for career growth. We believe in supporting each other to learn and develop, offering professional development, education opportunities, and reimbursement for required professional dues.

• a compensation framework for salary progression opportunities;
• four weeks of annual leave (to start);
• winter holiday closure from December 25 to New Year’s Day;
• extended health benefits and life insurance;
• maternity, parental, and adoption leave salary top up; and
• confidential employee and family assistance support.

Located in the heart of downtown Victoria, our office has modern collaboration spaces and great amenities. It includes a gym, private locker rooms and showers, indoor bike storage, complimentary hot drinks, an outdoor patio, and sunroom with views of Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour.

The OAG is a great place to work. We regularly celebrate our achievements together, with engaging and exciting events. If you want to make a difference for people in B.C., you’ll fit right in here.

About the role

As part of an audit team, the Senior Performance Auditor assesses the performance of government organizations. This includes examining their efficiency, effectiveness and economy based on compliance with relevant legislation and policy, good practices and other criteria. They also assist in developing recommendations based on audit findings and drafting components of the final audit reports for submission to the Legislative Assembly.

Reporting to a Performance Audit Manager, the Senior Performance Auditor executes procedures on audits of government organizations, exercising professional judgment and contributing to all phases of the audit under the direction of the audit manager.

The Senior Performance Auditor works with considerable independence and, where appropriate, reviews the work of less-experienced audit staff. They also provide coaching to ensure tasks are completed on time and meet office standards.

Accountabilities

• Contributes to audit topic selection by researching and analyzing information, and by recommending potential audit topics to the manager based on significance and auditability.
• Supports the development of the audit plan by identifying sources of criteria, conducting risk and control assessments, and drafting suitable audit objectives, criteria, and clear procedures.
• Leads interviews and meetings with government staff to gather information, document systems and processes, and discuss issues arising as part of the audit.
• Independently carries out complex audit procedures to ensure sufficient and appropriate evidence is collected and that results are clearly and logically documented in accordance with office standards.
• Assists the manager in drafting the audit report, including background, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Coaches and reviews the work of performance auditors assigned to the audit.
• Assists the manager in preparing for and presenting findings to senior government officials.
• Assists the manager in preparing and managing detailed project plans and budgets including allocating staff and estimating completion time.
• Completes assigned tasks on time, proactively communicating status and potential delays to the manager.Coordinates fieldwork and other activities to ensure audits are completed on time and within budget.
• Responds appropriately to reviewer feedback on audit work to ensure the work meets office standards.
• Seeks out and participates in learning and development opportunities to build an understanding of audit standards, techniques, and office methodologies.
• Contributes to portfolio and corporate initiatives.

Job Requirements
Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the mandate of the office.
  • Fields related to the mandate of the office include business, accounting, law, economics, public administration, political science, environmental science, engineering, health, social services, or transportation.
• A minimum of two years related experience.
  • Must include one year of experience conducting performance audits or internal audits of public sector entities.
  • Additional experience can include work on program evaluations, policy, legal or legislative analysis and/or applied research.

Preferences:

• A master’s degree or equivalent credential (e.g., CPA designation, CIA Certification, law degree) in a field related to the mandate of the office.
• Performance audit experience in a legislative audit office.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Project and people management:
  • Proven ability to complete assignments on time and within budget while meeting expectations for quality.
  • Provides effective feedback to coach, develop, and motivate less-experienced audit staff.
  • Identifies and escalates team conflicts, performance and other issues if/when they arise.
• Team and relationship building:
  • Demonstrated ability to establish a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture.
  • Works with auditees to coordinate activities.
  • Embraces diversity and works as part of a culture of inclusion.
• Communication:
  • Communicates clearly, fairly, and objectively with external parties, team members and supervisors.
  • Presents basic information to auditees when supported by senior staff.
  • Demonstrates good practices in documentation to maximize quality and efficiency.
  • Writes in a manner that ensures work is clear, concise, logical, and persuasive.
• Audit methods and standards:
  • Applies different information-gathering and analytic techniques to identify audit findings, conclusions and underlying causes.
  • Applies sound judgment to complex analysis and adapts audit procedures to address risk.
  • Awareness of CPA standards for assurance engagements.
  • Applies the office’s audit methodology.
  • Able to learn and use new technologies and audit tools as they become available.
  • Knowledge of provincial government and public administration.

Conditions

Must be eligible to work in Canada (Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizenship).

Successful completion of security screening requirements, which may include a criminal record check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act check, and/or enhanced screening checks, as required.

We support a flexible hybrid work environment. However, you must be able to work in the office when required by your supervisor.

Please see the attached job profile for a full description of the accountabilities and required qualifications.

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. We invite candidates to ask for help if they need accommodations for the job application process.