Finance and Treasury Board
Office of the Comptroller
Audit, Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management Branch
Senior Auditor/Consultant
Pay Band 5/6
Open Competition
Fredericton
Do you enjoy working with people and want to make a difference for the taxpayers of New Brunswick? The Office of the Comptroller is seeking individuals to join the Division as a Senior Auditor working in Fredericton.
The Office of the Comptroller provides leadership in accounting and internal auditing and consulting services to government departments and agencies and encourages the effective management of the resources of the Province.
The position of Senior Auditor will work with government departments in reviewing practices and processes to ensure value for money is being achieved.
We offer a fun, challenging, flexible work environment and provide ongoing professional development.
As Senior Auditor, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Managing, coordinating, conducting and consulting on various audits (Operational, Financial, Value for Money and/or Information Technology)
Providing training, guidance and assistance to junior staff on various issues related to specific audits or general auditing issues
Assisting management in developing policies
Obtaining and evaluating necessary information, gathering evidence and identifying issues
Using professional expertise in developing workable solutions or recommendations and summarizing review findings and conclusions in reports
Effectively communicating review findings and conclusions to clients
Preparing an audit file with sufficient and appropriate documentation and analysis to support the audit/examination findings, recommendations and assessments
Reviewing and providing guidance to clients on appropriate procedures and policies
Performing investigative research as deemed appropriate
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
PB 5 Graduation from University and certification from the Chartered Professional Accountant Certification Program with a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience
PB 6 Graduation from University and certification from the Chartered Professional Accountant Certification Program with a minimum of 6 years relevant work experience
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Résumé should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate:
Experience in project management
IT audit experience
Experience with data analytics
Solid working knowledge of government
Experience providing recommendations for organizational improvements
Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
The successful candidate(s) will possess the following behavioral competencies:
Analytical Thinking/Judgment
Client Service Orientation
Concern for Order
Effective Interactive Communication
Results Orientation
Teamwork and Cooperation
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidates will possess the following technical competencies:
Project Management
Knowledge of auditing, accounting and financial principles
Written Communication
Technical competencies will be evaluated during the interview process.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Salary: PB 05 - $2,536 to $3,542 bi-weekly
PB 06 - $2,947 to $3,920 bi-weekly
Applicants are to apply on-line no later than June 21, 2025, indicating competition number 13731: This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Human Resources Services
Phone: (506) 259-3145
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.
We promote a scent-reduced environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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