Governance, Risk and Control Analyst

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial governmental body in Manitoba is seeking an Audit Manager to lead complex internal audit projects aimed at enhancing governance and policy development. The successful candidate will be a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Responsibilities include performing audits and developing risk-based audit plans. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports equitable employment practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Training and career development opportunities

Defined pension plan

Qualifications

• Diverse internal audit experience, including operational audits.
• Experience applying Canadian professional auditing standards.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage opportunities for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex internal audit projects.
• Assess and report on policies and programs.
• Report to the Director Internal Audit.

Skills

Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Data-driven Innovation

Education

Master’s degree in accounting, business administration or economics

Professional designation (CIA, CISA, CFE)

Job description

AZ1 Audit Manager 1

Regular/full-time

Department of Finance

Internal Audit and Compliance, Office of the Provincial Comptroller, Treasury Board Secretariat

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44897

Salary(s): AZ1 $85,014.00 - $110,717.00 per year

Closing Date: February 17, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future Regular, Term or Acting positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Be a part of a diverse and engaged team that supports the vision to transform and support Manitoba in achieving sustainability and accountable government. We are seeking strong leaders to support the effective and efficient delivery of internal audit services.

You are a motivated, highly functioning team player driven by innovation and change. You are a systems thinker that likes to challenge the status quo by providing insightful and forward‑thinking solutions and are agile and able to respond to rapidly changing environments and risk. You are proactive in your approach, are comfortable working within undefined structures, and can apply superior critical thinking and proven analytical skills to complex issues and problems.

The Internal Audit and Compliance Branch (IAC), in the Office of the Provincial Comptroller is an integral component of Manitoba's governance processes and aligns with and supports the Treasury Board Audit Committee in the effective discharge of its corporate governance responsibilities. IAC provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services to Manitoba that contribute to achieving the corporate goals of strong governance, risk management and control processes throughout government. The scope of IAC services extends across the Government of Manitoba, including Special Operating Agencies and Reporting Organizations.

Duties

The Governance, Risk and Control Analyst is responsible for the performance of complex and diverse internal audit projects, which include internal and external research and analysis and assessing and reporting on policies, programs, governance, risk management and internal controls. The results of these projects may lead to significant government policy, program or financial change. The Governance, Risk and Control Analyst reports to the Director Internal Audit. Applicants should confirm the country and year their designation was received and clearly identify how they meet all of the criteria in their application.

Qualifications

Essential

• Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CPA-CA, CPA-CGA, CPA-CMA) in good standing. A master’s degree in accounting, business administration or economics, or professional designation in a specialty area (e.g. CIA, CISA, CFE) combined with related experience may be considered
• Diverse internal audit experience, including performing comprehensive operational audits and developing risk‑based audit plans and programs
• Experience applying advanced Canadian professional auditing standards, control concepts, accounting principles and practices, and internal auditing standards
• Experience performing complex qualitative and quantitative financial and organizational research and analysis
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholder relationships across all levels in an organization
• Demonstrated well‑developed problem‑solving skills requiring analytical, evaluative and constructive thinking
• Demonstrated ability to leverage opportunities for innovation and find creative solutions to issues
• Political acumen demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex topics and sensitive issues
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage assigned projects to achieve project goals within the required schedule
• Demonstrated agility and responsiveness to changing environments, risks, and stakeholder needs, data‑driven innovation and the delivery of services

Desired

• Thorough knowledge of diverse government organizations, management practices, systems and processes

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to travel occasionally within the Province of Manitoba
• Must have the ability to work evenings and weekends as required
• Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 license

If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career, this is a great opportunity to join our team! The Manitoba government has a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long‑term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers). Training and career development opportunities are also available for employees.

Apply to

Advertisement # 44897

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.