Senior Auditor

About the Company

Our client is an independent office of the Legislative Assembly that conducts value‑for‑money and financial audits. They are looking for a Senior Auditor to join their team!

• Work for a well‑reputed organization, with a robust team.
• Prospect for growth opportunities and development.
• Good work life balance.
• Competitive compensation package which includes an industry leading defined benefit pension plan.

Planning and Execution

• Perform moderately complex audits including drafting audit reports, presenting findings and providing recommendations.
• Assist with the development and scope of the audit approach including documentation of the planning phase.
• Contribute to the development of audit process improvements.
• Research industry best practices and incorporate them into current and future audits, driving continuous improvement in the audit process.
• Conduct planned audits and reviews in accordance with audit standards.
• Collect and analyze information from auditees, management and relevant external organizations.
• Review and assess the financial statements of auditees to ensure they accurately reflect the company’s financial position.
• Obtain, organize and ensure there is sufficient and appropriate audit evidence.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit methodologies, documentation and reporting practices.
• Execute the audit phase in accordance with Office standards and procedures.
• Exercise sound judgment in identifying and prioritizing critical issues.
• Complete the design, implementation and/or conduct testing of controls.
• Provide support to Audit groups (Performance or Special Audits) in their execution of planning as necessary.

Risk Assessment and Internal Control Evaluation

• Assess and understand the auditee’s key business processes and frameworks and identify significant risks.
• Conduct risk assessments and perform testing of internal controls.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of financial reporting processes and internal controls, provide recommendations where necessary.

Audit Documentation and Reporting

• Draft clear, concise and well‑supported audit findings for inclusion in the audit report and/or management report.
• Accurately document the auditee’s position on all identified issues, responses, and any relevant supporting evidence or justifications provided.
• Apply sound professional judgment to ensure recommendations are both practical and actionable.
• Actively contribute in discussions of observations, findings and recommendations with auditees, including senior management, to ensure clarity and mutual understanding.
• Ensure working papers are thoroughly documented, well‑organized, properly referenced, and logically structured to support audit findings and conclusions.
• Participate in team planning sessions and meet with auditees to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.
• Take the lead on audit engagements when required and recommend the appropriate opinion to be expressed in the auditor’s report, ensuring that conclusions align with findings and are consistent with audit standards.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with auditees, understanding their business operations.
• Provide recommendations to improve financial reporting, internal controls and overall business performance.
• Address inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally, working collaboratively with auditees.

• Bachelor’s degree/university degree or equivalent experience.
• Professional Designation (CPA, MBA, MPA).
• Proficient in systems, controls and CAATs.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of the Ontario government environment, including legislative processes, policies, procedures, and relevant directives.
• Awareness of current and emerging trends, associated risks and relevant control frameworks.
• Solid interpersonal skills to foster effective working relationships with staff at all levels through collaboration and teamwork.
• Advanced research and analytical skills to assess complex, multi‑dimensional problems and audit‑related challenges.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to produce clear, concise, and accessible reports for auditees…