Location
Edmonton, AB | Canada
Job description
About the Company
Our client is a reputable public sector organization who is looking for an Audit Manager to join their team!
Why Work Here - Work for a well reputed organization, with a robust team
- Flexible culture with opportunity for career progression and development
- Competitive compensation package which includes a leading defined benefits pension plan
About the Opportunity - Reporting to an Engagement Leader, you will demonstrate your extensive knowledge of financial statement audit methodology and accounting standards, while thoroughly assessing and analyzing complex accounting and audit issues.
- You will also be responsible for performance audits and take a leadership role in auditing and examining government management control systems and processes designed to achieve specific objectives.
- You will lead the planning, execution, and reporting of both financial and performance audits, while ensuring effective and compliant reporting with auditing standards and legislation.
- You will monitor CPA candidates and acting as a People Leader—providing direction, guidance, and support to staff and input into People and Culture processes, while driving engagement and accountability.
- This role requires strong critical thinking, business acumen, leadership, conflict management, and audit skills.
- You must have the ability to make decisions requiring a considerable degree of technical understanding and build collaborative relationships in a team environment with staff, colleagues, and audit entities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Your understanding of the legislative audit process and your ability to apply tact, diplomacy, and professional judgement in dealing with complex audit challenges are key determinants to your success in this role.
- Minimal travel: Around 0 to 3 weeks of travel per year.
About You - CPA designation
- Minimum 5 years of directly related audit experience, including the development of detailed audit plans, risk, and control
- Experience in a supervisory role and leading teams within a public accounting/audit firm.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian Auditing Standards is required, and familiarity with Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards is desired
- Experience in the energy sector, public sector or large public practice firm, and knowledge of investigative research techniques, measurement systems, program evaluation and performance analysis are considered an asset
Salary Range $95,000 - $120,000/year
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$120k per year
