Financial Auditor
Classification: Band 1
Salary Band: $66,900.01 to $95,400.22 annually
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Victoria, B.C. (Hybrid), Vancouver, B.C. (Remote)
This competition is posted to fill multiple vacancies. 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.
Our comprehensive compensation package includes:
- 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;
- public service pension plan;
- 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
Reporting to a Manager, Financial Audit and Related Services, the Financial Auditor will work as part of a team on financial statement audits and other related work. This position works as part of a team or independently, receiving assignments from the Manager, and ensuring that assigned audits are conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standards. Auditors will interact with finance, operational, and program staff of the organization being audited.
In addition to audit responsibilities, auditors contribute to their portfolio on a broader level by demonstrating growth in behavioural and technical competencies. Work may also involve coordination with other groups within the office.
Accountabilities
- Plan, conduct and report on government financial statement audits in accordance with the office and professional standards, primarily Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS).
- Independently follow an audit workplan to complete assigned tasks within the required timeframes.
- Assess risks of material misstatement, assist in planning audit procedures to address risks identified, and conduct planned audit work.
- Conduct interviews with auditees and document their financial statement processes.
- Document and evaluate the internal control environment (including impact on audit approach).
- Continually assess risk, including changes that might require adjustment to the audit plan.
- Assess audit evidence to ensure that it is sufficient and appropriate to support the audit objectives.
- Ensure that all audit findings, exceptions and proposed adjustments in working papers are adequately documented.
- Document audit conclusions relevant to audit objectives.
- With supervision, can perform Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) analysis and prepare write-ups to support conclusions in the context of the audit and written summaries of findings that can be adapted to use in management letters.
- Add value for auditees by working with audit manager to identify financial statement deficiencies or auditee internal control weaknesses and develop recommendations for improvements.
- Support less experienced staff by providing coaching on basic audit procedures and project management. and,
- Remain current with the developments in the accounting and auditing professions, including maintaining a current knowledge of GAAP and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Job Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant designation or equivalent.
- Applicants who have attained their CPA designation after 2015 must demonstrate the successful completion of the assurance module.
- Equivalent designation may include international accounting bodies with one of the following agreements with CPA:
- Successful applicants with an international accounting designation will be asked to complete the steps necessary to obtain a Canadian CPA designation.
- Candidates who have successfully passed the Common Final Exam (CFE) and are working towards obtaining their CPA designation may be considered for a position at a lower salary until CPA designation is achieved.
- At least two years of recent related experience conducting financial statement audits, including responsibility for planning, conducting, and reporting audit activities.
- Recent related experience must be within the last five years.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Current and thorough knowledge of Canadian GAAS and GAAP.
- Ability to be proactive.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work on a team, and independently.
- Ability to continually receive and incorporate feedback to develop skills and professional judgment.
Preferences:
- Preference may be given to those with a working knowledge and experience with:
- Caseware audit software
- Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards
- Preference may be given to candidates located in Victoria, B.C. or candidates who are willing/able to relocate to Victoria.
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 attend the office in Victoria when required by your supervisor.
- Must be able to travel occasionally within the province.
Please see the attached job profile for a full description of the accountabilities and required qualifications.
