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Job Profile - Financial Auditor - #27-11

JOB PROFILE

Positions #00091348, TBD

Position Title:	Auditor	Supervisor Title:	Manager, FARS
Classification:	Band 1	Supervisor Position #:	Various
Work Unit:	Financial Audit and Related Services (FARS)	Office:	Office of the Auditor General

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to a Manager, Financial Audit and Related Services, the Financial Auditor will work as part of a team on financial statement audits and other related work. This position works as part of a team or independently, receiving assignments from the Manager, and ensuring that assigned audits are conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standards. Auditors will interact with finance, operational, and program staff of the organization being audited.

In addition to audit responsibilities, auditors contribute to their portfolio on a broader level by demonstrating growth in behavioural and technical competencies. Work may also involve coordination with other groups within the office.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Plan, conduct and report on government financial statement audits in accordance with the office and professional standards, primarily Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS).
Independently follow an audit workplan to complete assigned tasks within the required timeframes.
Assess risks of material misstatement, assist in planning audit procedures to address risks identified, and conduct planned audit work.
Conduct interviews with auditees and document their financial statement processes.
Document and evaluate the internal control environment (including impact on audit approach).
Continually assess risk, including changes that might require adjustment to the audit plan.
Assess audit evidence to ensure that it is sufficient and appropriate to support the audit objectives.
Ensure that all audit findings, exceptions and proposed adjustments in working papers are adequately documented.
Document audit conclusions relevant to audit objectives.
With supervision, can perform Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) analysis and prepare write-ups to support conclusions in the context of the audit and written summaries of findings that can be adapted to use in management letters.
Add value for auditees by working with audit manager to identify financial statement deficiencies or auditee internal control weaknesses and develop recommendations for improvements.
Support less experienced staff by providing coaching on basic audit procedures and project management. and,
Remain current with the developments in the accounting and auditing professions, including maintaining a current knowledge of GAAP and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant designation or equivalent.
- Applicants who have attained their CPA designation after 2015 must demonstrate the successful completion of the assurance module.
- Equivalent designation may include international accounting bodies with one of the following agreements with CPA:
- Successful applicants with an international accounting designation will be asked to complete the steps necessary to obtain a Canadian CPA designation.
- Candidates who have successfully passed the Common Final Exam (CFE) and are working towards obtaining their CPA designation may be considered for a position at a lower salary until CPA designation is achieved.
At least two years of recent related experience conducting financial statement audits, including responsibility for planning, conducting, and reporting audit activities.
Recent related experience must be within the last five years.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Current and thorough knowledge of Canadian GAAS and GAAP.
Ability to be proactive.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work on a team, and independently.
Ability to continually receive and incorporate feedback to develop skills and professional judgment.

Preferences

Preference may be given to candidates who have:

Preference may be given to those with a working knowledge and experience with:
- Caseware audit software
- Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards
Preference may be given to candidates located in Victoria, B.C. or candidates who are willing/able to relocate to Victoria.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Achieving Business Results

Analytical Thinking

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.

Problem Solving and Judgment

The ability to analyze problems systematically, organize information, identify key factors, identify underlying causes and generate solutions.

Personal Effectiveness

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.

Interpersonal Relationships

Listening, Understanding and Responding

The desire and ability to understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds. It includes the ability to understand accurately and respond effectively to both spoken and unspoken or partly expressed thoughts, feelings and concerns of others. People who demonstrate high levels of this competency show a deep and complex understanding of others, including cross-cultural sensitivity.

Teamwork and co-operation

The ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals.

Last Updated: September 9, 2026