Senior Audit Officer
About The Position
The Office of the Auditor General of Nova Scotia provides independent assurance to the House of Assembly on the government’s use of public funds and performance. With about 40 professionals, this role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and have your voice heard. It provides exposure to complex, high-profile audits in areas such as healthcare, education, social services, and public safety. The position is part of the Performance Audit Team and reports directly to an Audit Principal. The role involves planning, fieldwork, and reporting on performance audits in accordance with professional standards and Office methodology. This includes developing audit plans, documenting and evaluating systems, testing transactions, evaluating complex information, identifying and evaluating audit findings, and writing report sections. The Senior Audit Officer will also assist in training and developing junior staff by acting as a coach or mentor. Limited travel within Nova Scotia may be required.
Requirements
- Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or expected to receive it within three to six months of hire (e.g., CFE successfully completed, designation pending).
- Internationally trained accountants whose credentials are recognized as equivalent by CPA Canada are encouraged to apply.
- Recent experience in internal audit, program evaluation, policy analysis, performance measurement or experience applying analysis and research techniques.
- Recent experience in reporting and/or presenting research and analysis findings in written documents (e.g., reports, briefing notes, program or policy etc.).
- Experience in collaborating in working groups and/or projects.
- Experience in briefing management on the results of complex research and analysis, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent time management skills to ensure engagements are completed within budget and time constraints.
- Analytical skills to assess multi-dimensional problems and audit issues.
- Highly proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (i.e. Excel and Word).
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of SAP and CAAT software.
- Knowledge of Canadian Standards on Assurance Engagements (CSAE).
- Experience in health administration or public health.
Responsibilities
- Planning, fieldwork and reporting on performance audits in accordance with professional standards/guidance and Office methodology.
- Developing detailed audit plans.
- Documenting and evaluating systems.
- Testing transactions.
- Evaluating complex information from a variety of subject areas.
- Identifying and evaluating audit findings.
- Writing report sections summarizing assigned audit work.
- Assisting in the training and development of junior staff through direct supervision by acting as a coach or mentor.
Benefits
- Flexible hours
- Hybrid work options
- Flex Fridays
- Funding for annual CPD requirements
- Support for participation in CPA Atlantic events and national legislative audit networks
- Mentorship by senior CPAs
- Competitive salary
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Defined benefit pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
