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Auditor

Location:Victoria, Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:21st Jan 2010
Closing Date:18th Feb 2010
Posted By:Personified
Details:
Auditor

Auditor General of British Columbia

Plans, conducts and reports on small to medium size government financial statement audits in accordance with OAG and professional standards:

Plans for financial statement audit engagements including: drafting engagement letters; preparing planning memos and supporting documentation including systems reviews and assessments; conducting risk analyses;
Co-ordinates with Director/Manager in accordance with OAG standards.
Develops audit programs to accomplish approved audit plan.
Documents and evaluates the overall control environment.
Directs or completes audit fieldwork.
Advises audit management of findings that require adjustment to the audit plan.
Obtains analyses and appraises audit evidence as a basis for an informed, independent and objective opinion concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls within the audit scope.
Documents audit conclusions relevant to audit objectives.
Summarizes audit findings and preliminary recommendation, for review with the Manager or Director for clarification of facts. Ensures that all audit findings, exceptions and proposed adjustments in working papers are adequately documented.
Prepares reports on audit findings for client management and/or legislative committees.
Advises Manager and/or Director of recommendation to improve efficiency and effectiveness of client/auditee operations or controls

• Remains current with the developments in the accounting and auditing profession, including maintaining a current knowledge of Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).

•Assists the Director or Manager with administration which includes strategic planning and participation on Office-wide committees.




Education And Experience:



Completion of a recognized professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA) and membership in good standing in the appropriate professional association;
Progressively responsible recent related experience in financial statement audit, preferably including responsibility for managing, planning, conducting and reporting audit/assessment activities.
Experience in the Public Sector would be an asset but is not required.
Knowledge

Current and thorough knowledge of Canadian GAAS and GAAP
Skills and Abilities

Proficiency with various computer applications (eg:
Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Prefer experience with
CaseWare
Strong interpersonal skills
Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills including effectively dealing with difficult individuals or groups.
Ability to plan, organize, complete and document audit assignments in accordance with professional standards, both independently and as part of a team.
Excellent time management skills for working effectively in an environment with known deadlines
Willingness

Incumbents must be willing to work occasional extended hours.
Incumbents must be willing to travel as required.
Competencies

Meet or exceed the Office Core, Leadership and Technical competencies – refer to OAG Competency Framework for appropriate Auditor level competencies
 
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