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Job Profile - Audit Associate
JOB PROFILE
Position #00099742, 00100706, 00106270
Position Title: | Audit Associate | Supervisor Title: | Manager, FARS |
Classification: | Band 1 | Supervisor Position #: | Various |
Work Unit: | Financial Audit and Related Services | Office: | Office of the Auditor General |
JOB OVERVIEW
The Audit Associate, while studying to gain their Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, participates primarily in financial statement audits and may participate in other audits, as required. Audit results provide the public and members of the Legislative Assembly with assurance information about government’s ability to fairly present its annual financial results, as adherent to the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards for senior governments.
Reporting to a Manager, Financial Audit and Related Services, the Audit Associate works in a team, receiving assignments depending on the complexity or sensitivity of an audit. Audits are conducted in accordance with Canadian auditing standards established by the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.
Audit Associates may work with a range of entities included in the Province of B.C.'s Summary Financial Statements. They interact with staff of auditees, primarily in financial management (and potentially with program managers) of ministries, Crown corporations, universities, colleges, school districts and health authorities.
As part of their work experience, Audit Associates are expected to progress through the required CPA Professional Program and pass the three CPA Professional Final Exams (done after CPA Core, CPA Leadership and CPA Professional Readiness) to meet the requirements for an Auditor position.
While progressing through the program, Audit Associates are expected to handle increasing levels of responsibility within audit teams and may be required to review the audit work of other Audit Associates. Audit Associates receive performance and salary reviews while progressing through the CPA Program. With successful performance, Audit Associates will progress to the position of Senior Audit Associate, then gain the title of Auditor when CPA designation is obtained.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Audit Associates are exposed to all areas of the audit cycle, including planning, conducting, and reporting on financial statement audits in accordance with OAG and professional standards. They document and analyze various business processes, identify relevant controls or weaknesses, carry out analytical procedures, perform substantive sampling, and other audit tasks. They may also work on a variety of other projects as needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, or one of:
- a bachelor’s degree in any subject and a post-graduate diploma in accounting; or
- eight years of relevant experience and completion of all CPA Professional Program prerequisites by Jan. 11, 2027. See 3. Admission in the CPA Professional Program Education and Experience Policies document.
- Eligible for enrollment in the CPA Professional Program, supporting attainment of a CPA designation as of Jan. 11, 2027. See 3. Admission in the CPA Professional Program Education and Experience Policies document.
- A minimum GPA of 65% on all CPA Professional Program prerequisite courses.
- General work experience in a team-focused, client-centered environment.
Note: Only applicants eligible for enrollment in the new CPA Professional program will be considered. Applicants who have started and are already progressing through the CPA PEP Program as of Jan. 11, 2027, will not be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- General knowledge of Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to prepare and review reports and documents, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
- Ability to continually receive and incorporate feedback to develop skills and professional judgement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Preferences
- Applicants who have experience with CaseWare working paper software
- Higher grade averages in CPA prerequisite accounting courses.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Personal Effectiveness
Continual learning and development | involves a commitment to think about the ongoing and evolving needs of the organization and to learn how new and different solutions can be utilized to ensure success. It involves proactive actions to improve personal capability. It also involves willingness to assess one's own level of development or expertise relative to one's current job, or as part of focused career planning. |
Integrity | refers to actions that are consistent with what one says are important. People with integrity “walk the talk” by communicating intentions, ideas, and feelings openly and directly, and welcoming openness and honesty, even in difficult negotiations. |
Achieving Business Results
Analytical thinking | is the ability to comprehend a situation by breaking it down into its components and identifying key or underlying complex issues. It implies the ability to systematically organize and compare the various aspects of a problem or situation and determine cause-and-effect relationships (“if...then…”) to resolve problems in a sound, decisive manner. Checks to ensure the validity or accuracy of all information. |
Planning, organizing, and coordinating | involves proactively planning, establishing priorities, and allocating resources. It is expressed by developing and implementing increasingly complex plans. It also involves monitoring and adjusting work to accomplish goals and deliver to the organization's mandate. |
Interpersonal Relationships
Teamwork and cooperation | is the ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups, and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals. |
Leading Self and Others
Holding people accountable
| involves setting high standards of performance and holding team members, other government jurisdictions, outside contractors, industry agencies, etc., accountable for results and actions. |