External Audit Committee Member

The Chartered Professional Accountants Of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking qualified candidates for its Audit Committee. This role involves providing financial and audit expertise, assisting in oversight responsibilities related to financial reporting and corporate integrity. The successful candidate will have a recognized professional accounting designation and significant experience in financial management and auditing. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the governance of an important organization in Manitoba, with a commitment of attending four to five meetings annually. If you're looking to make an impact in a collaborative environment, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Recognized accounting designation required.
• Experience in senior financial management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Board in oversight of financial reporting and risk management.
• Review and approve internal auditor's mandate.

Skills

Professional accounting designation

Financial management experience

Auditing experience

Understanding of IFRS

Knowledge of Canadian auditing standards

Education

Professional accounting designation

Job description

THE COMPANY
The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) is an injury and disability insurance system for Manitoba workers and employers. The WCB is governed by a Board of Directors representative of employers, workers and public interest.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Board of Directors is seeking qualified candidates for a position on its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee's role is to assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in financial reporting, internal controls, corporate integrity, and risk management.

The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving the mandate of the WCB's internal auditor, and reviewing and advising the WCB on the annual report and on any audit or investigation under The Workers Compensation Act. As a committee member, you will provide financial and audit expertise to the Audit Committee.

The ideal applicant will possess all of the following attributes:

• A recognized professional accounting designation;
• Financial and accounting experience in a senior management capacity;
• Experience preparing, auditing, analyzing, or evaluating financial statements and an understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and Canadian generally accepted auditing standards and their application.

The initial appointment to this position would be for a three-year term with the opportunity for renewal. The commitment of the position involves attending four to five committee meetings per year, in addition to the time necessary to prepare for the meetings.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume by 4:30 p.m. on April 4, 2025 to:
Brad Janzen
Corporate Secretary & Vice President, Legal, Compliance & Corporate Services
Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba
333 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4W3
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

The WCB is committed to providing a respectful and diverse workplace reflective of Manitoba.

For more detailed information about our organization, please visit our website: www.wcb.mb.ca