Auditor
About The Position
Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) provides supports for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, continuing care, financial supports, affordable housing, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. The Ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. This role is within Ministry Audit Services in the Corporate Finance and Accountability division. Operating as a member of the Ministry Audit Services team, and reporting to the Audit Supervisor, the Auditor will possess the skills necessary to conduct independent assessments on the Ministry’s risk management, governance, financial, operational, and internal control processes to determine if they are operating effectively. The Auditor must bring developed knowledge and experience to plan and conduct audit projects in accordance with professional auditing standards.
Requirements
- Knowledge of internal auditing and accounting standards, principles and best practices; plus, knowledge in several of the following area: internal control practices, risk analysis, organizational theory, management concepts, finance, economics, and information technology.
- Experience working with government or enterprise financial and management information systems.
- Communication (verbal & written), relationship development, creative problem solving, and analytical skills.
- Integrity, superior professional judgement, and leadership ability.
- University graduation in a related field (Business/ Commerce/ Accounting/ Finance) and eligible for enrollment in a recognized accounting program leading to an accounting designation such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), plus two years of auditing experience; OR Equivalent as described below.
- Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education (Business/ Commerce/ Accounting/ Finance) and experience provided the candidate is enrolled and actively pursuing a recognized accounting designation such as CPA.
Nice To Haves
- A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or active enrollment in the CIA program would be considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Risk analysis, and audit planning through the identification of priorities based on risk to the Ministry/ Divisions/ Branches/ Program Areas.
- Planning, conducting, documenting, reporting on audit engagements based on establish standards.
- Communicating with audit clients and management.
- Ensuring audit engagements are conducted effectively, efficiently and in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
