Senior audit officer
Government of Nova Scotia’s Office of the Auditor General Department based in Halifax, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Senior audit officer. Government of Nova Scotia’s Office of the Auditor General Department is an independent agency that audits the provincial government. It provides oversight by evaluating government programs, services, and financial statements. The OAG ensures accountability and transparency by offering recommendations to improve public sector efficiency and the effective use of public funds. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Nova Scotia
Department: Office of the Auditor General
Position: Senior audit officer
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $79227.72 – $87330.36 yearly
Employment Type: Permanent
Union Status:Â Exclusion – Non Union – NSPG
Location: Halifax, NS, CA
Competition Number: 43843Â
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have experience in collaborating within working groups and projects
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Internationally accredited accountants must demonstrate eligibility to proceed directly to membership with the provincial CPA body for the region in which they live fully exempt from CPA PEP
- The candidates should have recent experience in internal audit, program evaluation, policy analysis, or performance measurement, with a strong focus on applying analysis and research techniques
- The candidates should have recent experience in reporting and presenting research and analysis findings in written documents reports, briefing notes, program or policy documentation
- The candidates should have experience in briefing management on the results of complex research and analysis, both verbally and in writing
- The candidates should possess excellent time management skills to ensure engagements are completed within budget and time constraints
- The candidates should have strong analytical skills to assess multi-dimensional problems and audit issues and highly proficient in the use of MS Office Suite Excel and Word
- The candidates should have knowledge of Canadian Standards on Assurance Engagements (CSAE) and experience in health administration or public health
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to plan, conduct fieldwork, and report on performance audits in accordance with professional standards and Office methodology
- The candidates should be able to develop detailed audit plans, document and evaluate systems, and test transactions
- The candidates should be able to evaluate complex information from various subject areas, identify and evaluate audit findings, and write report sections summarizing assigned audit work
- The candidates should be able to assist in the training and development of junior staff by acting as a coach or mentor and accommodate limited travel within Nova Scotia
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and competition number) through the below-mentioned details.