Senior Auditor

Government of Saskatchewan; Regina; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government agency in Canada is seeking a skilled internal audit professional to plan and conduct risk-based internal audits on executive government programs and financial systems. The ideal candidate will hold a Chartered Professional Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor designation with experience in the public sector. The position involves working independently and collaboratively in a team to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls. The closing date for applications is Oct 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• Critical thinker and team player with innovative audit ideas.
• Progressively responsible experience in internal/external audits.
• Additional designations such as Certified Information Systems Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner are assets.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk-based internal audits on various executive government programs.
• Develop and conduct risk assessments and audits; establish audit objectives.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal control systems and draft audit reports.
• Identify practical solutions for administrative deficiencies; advise management.

Skills

Chartered Professional Accountant

Certified Internal Auditor

Experience with data analysis techniques

ACL Data Analytics software

MIDAS (Oracle) Financials

Job description

Overview

The Provincial Comptroller's Office, Internal Audit Branch of the Ministry of Finance is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, innovative and results-oriented internal audit professional to plan and conduct risk-based internal audits on various executive government programs, financial systems and management processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk-based internal audits on various executive government programs, financial systems and management processes.
• Work independently and in teams to develop, plan and conduct risk assessments and audits; establish audit objectives; evaluate the effectiveness of internal control systems; and draft audit reports.
• Review various financial processes throughout executive government to determine the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of existing procedures.
• Identify and negotiate practical solutions for any control or administrative deficiencies detected; participate in providing advice to management on designing, implementing and maintaining appropriate internal controls.

Qualifications and Skills

• Chartered Professional Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor designation.
• Progressively responsible experience in internal and/or external audits.
• Additional designations such as Certified Information Systems Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner would be an asset.
• Experience with data analysis techniques and the use of ACL Data Analytics software and/or other data analytics software; MIDAS (Oracle) Financials and/or HR/Payroll system; and completing risk assessments and audits in the public sector would be considered an asset.

Notes

• If you are a critical thinker who is interested in working collaboratively with a team of audit professionals in putting forward innovative audit ideas in implementing new approaches to completing risk-based internal audits, then this position is for you.
• We are committed to workplace diversity.
• Hours of Work: A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks
• Number of Openings: 1
• Closing Date: Oct 14, 2025, 11:59:00 PM