Challenging Opportunities in Auditing
Education: You must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You must consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.
Professional designation: You must have a Canadian accounting designation (CA, CMA or CGA)
Linguistic Profile: English is essential. Knowledge of French would be an asset.
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Salary range: $58,507 to $78,648
Note: You will be entitled to overtime compensation.
Who can apply: Canadian citizens residing in Canada and abroad.
Join a dynamic organization and contribute to ensuring that Canada's federal and territorial governments are answerable and productive. The Office of the Auditor General of Canada has been selected by Maclean's magazine as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the last three years in a row.
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada, in Vancouver, is seeking auditors. We offer a challenging and interesting work environment with many opportunities for growth and advancement and a good work/life balance.
Primary Responsibilities:
Audit professionals carry out a variety of interesting tasks. As a member of an audit team, you will carry out examinations using audit programs and proven methodology. You will work in an interesting environment filled with challenges and have many opportunities for different assignments and advancement.
We are looking for individuals with knowledge of management principles, standards, and contemporary audit practices and management. Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work in teams are assets in dealing with peers, senior management and client organizations. You need to be able to write clearly, succinctly and persuasively and be able to easily adapt to changes.
Working with the Office of the Auditor General will give you the skills and knowledge that will make you a highly competent audit professional. You will be part of an audit team in Vancouver that is responsible for the financial audits of the Governments of the Yukon and Northwest Territories as well as their related agencies and select federal departments and Crown corporations in the Pacific region. You will participate in all phases of the audits, including planning, conducting, and reporting; and you may participate in performance audits of departments and special examinations of Crown corporations. A willingness to travel 12 to 15 weeks per year is essential. With coaching and mentoring, we will help you make career decisions that are right for you. You will be continually challenged and provided with increasing responsibility.
As an employer committed to a diverse workforce, we encourage candidates in designated groups - women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities - to apply and self-identify on their application.
We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise us of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Please apply by 23 November 2009
