Auditor

Role Responsibilities

The Ministry of Education and Childcare is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Audit team and contribute to strong accountability and effective public service.

Reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting and Account, the Auditor plans and conducts risk-based audits of ministry programs and external service providers, evaluating compliance, effectiveness, economy and efficiency. Responsibilities also include delivering audit projects identified in the annual audit plan and completing special assignments to address emerging or specific needs.

Responsibilities include but or not limited to:

• Support annual risk analysis, audit planning, and scheduling to identify and prioritize audit activities.
• Prepare for audits by gaining an understanding of program operations, reviewing applicable legislation, policies and procedures, and assessing internal controls and risks.
• Conduct on-site audits, analyze findings and prepare comprehensive audit reports that incorporate management responses.
• Monitor and follow up on action plans and timelines to assess progress in implementing audit recommendations.
• Plan and prepare audits by conducting preliminary evaluations, reviewing relevant documentation, and establishing audit scope, objectives, criteria, approach, sampling methodology, schedules and audit programs.
• Conduct on-site audits and examine financial and information systems, operations, and transactions to assess compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, agreements, policies and sound business practices.
• Analyze audit results, maintain audit files and working papers, identify significant findings and prepare comprehensive audit reports and supporting documentation.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to management, incorporate management responses and action plans into final reports, and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Conduct special reviews and assignments, provide advisory support, and assess internal controls for new and implemented systems.
• Support external auditors, fraud investigators and other Finance areas on audit and financial matters, as required.
• Maintain corporate financial policies and Finance Division online resources to ensure information is accurate, current and accessible.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

Build Collaborative Environments – Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress.

Agility – Flexibility to shift strategic focus and activities in response to changing organizational priorities.

Systems Thinking – Integrates issues, political environment and risks when considering possible actions.

Drive for Results – Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges.

Develop Networks – Ensures all needs are heard and understood.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies.

Qualifications

Required:
University graduation in a related field and eligible for enrollment in a recognized accounting program leading to an account designation such as CA, CMA or CGA plus two years of audit experience; or equivalent as described as below.

Equivalencies:

• An equivalent combination of education and experience provided the candidate is enrolled and actively pursuing a recognized accounting designation such as CA, CMA or CGA.

Assets:

• Audit or related accounting experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of internal controls, and management.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive analysis, reports and schedules.
• Previous experience with data analytics.
• Ability to operate with a considerable degree of independence and assume full responsibility for their work.
• Currently enrolled in (or completed) a Canadian CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) program.
• Previous Government operations experience at the municipal, provincial or federal level.
• Certified Internal Auditor or Information Systems Audit designation.

A cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your previous work experience aligns with the qualifications and competencies required. Please provide clear examples of how you meet the criteria and skills required in your cover letter. Failure to provide a cover letter will lead to the application being screened out. A cover letter will be one of the ways to assess communication skills of candidates.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

Please also clearly outline your educational credentials, including the type of credential obtained (e.g., Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or certificate) and the field of study.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week.

This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies at this classification or at a lower classification across Alberta.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

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• Working for the Alberta Public Service
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• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance