Performance Audit Analyst - Victoria, Canada - Office of the Auditor General of BC

Office of the Auditor General of BC
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Performance Audit Analyst
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Performance Audit Analyst, Office of the Auditor General of B.C.

Classification:
Band 2


Salary:
$74, $105,000.04


Job Type:
Regular Appointment


Location:
Victoria, B.C. or Vancouver, B.C.

An eligibility list will be created to fill multiple permanent and temporary vacancies.


Do you want to be part of a challenging and rewarding work community?
The Office of the Auditor General of B.C. is an independent office of the legislature that contributes to excellence in effective and accountable government.

We offer opportunities for career growth, excellent benefits, a comprehensive salary, remote and telework options, earned days off and flexible working hours.


Interested in growing your career? We offer a professional development fund to support your educational pursuits and reimburse annual professional dues.


Other benefits offered to our employees include:

  • Paidtime off for medical appointments, paid family illness days
  • Paid shortterm and longterm sick leave
  • Life insurance
  • Public service pension
  • Confidential employee and family assistance program
  • Headspace mindfulness and meditation app (family subscription)
Our office promotes trust, cooperation, and teamwork in a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment. We support each other, celebrate our successes, and encourage a healthy work
- life balance for everyone. Our staff events are socially, physically, emotionally, and nutritionally focused - and fun


Our downtown Victoria location supports collaboration and includes a gym, indoor bike storage, and decks with views of the beautiful Inner Harbour.


About the Role


As part of a team, the Performance Audit Analyst assesses the performance of government organizations, including their efficiency, effectiveness, and economy, based on compliance with relevant legislation and policy, best practices, and other criteria.

They also assist in developing recommendations for improvement and preparing components of the final report to the legislature.


During the year, the Performance Audit Analyst can expect to participate in multiple, concurrent audits of government organizations, helping to develop the audit plan, collect and analyze data, and prepare and present the final report.


The Performance Audit Analyst applies the principles of performance audit standards and techniques, research methodologies, program evaluation and strategic planning and performance reporting along with economics, organizational behaviour, and financial and accounting standards to assess the organization's ability to efficiently and effectively achieve its desired outputs or outcomes.


Accountabilities
As part of an audit team and under the direction of a performance audit manager, the Performance Audit Analyst:

  • Contributes to audit topic selection by researching and analyzing information and participating in team discussions.
  • Contributes to the development of the audit plan by undertaking research and analysis, documenting feedback from those we audit, and participating in team discussions.
  • Gathers information through a variety of methods including observation, inspection of documentation, analysis of performance and financial data, surveys, and interviews to understand and evaluate the operations of those we audit.
  • Clearly and logically documents the result of analysis with direction and coaching from the engagement manager and/or auditor.
  • Communicates risks related to the quality of information gathered to the auditor or manager to allow for the adjustment of the evidence collection strategy during the audit.
  • Drafts reports, presentations or other materials as requested by the manager to communicate issues with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Completes assigned tasks on time, proactively communicating the status, potential risks and delays to the manager or auditor.
  • Takes action to solve problems related to evidence gathering and analysis, consulting with the auditor/manager as needed.
  • Actively seeks, and appropriately responds to, feedback provided by the manager or auditor to ensure the work meets office standards.
  • Actively seeks and participates in learning and development opportunities to build a solid understanding of audit standards, techniques, and office methodology.
  • Contributes to corporate initiatives as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • A bachelor's degree in a field related to the mandate of the office and a minimum of one year of related experience. o Fields related to the mandate of the office include business, accounting, law, economics, public administration, political science, environmental science, engineering, health, social sciences, or transportation. o Related experience includes performance audit, internal audit program evaluation, policy and/or legislative analysis, or applied research.
**Knowledge, Skil
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