SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER

The Ontario Internal Audit Division (OIAD) is looking for two Senior Audit Managers who can provide effective and proactive leadership in the development and implementation of a strategic audit, consulting and advisory plan for a broad range of highly complex and diverse audits. To learn more, read below about this challenging opportunity with the Ministry of Finance.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As the Senior Audit Manager, you will:
• provide timely advice and recommendations to senior management of the auditee and OIAD regarding the functioning, adequacy and effectiveness of the organization's control strategies, structures and systems
• lead, coach, motivate and manage the audit team
• plan, lead and deliver a wide range of complex audits (e.g., value for money, facilitated risk assessments, information management/technology, forensic)
• introduce and support innovative approaches to current audit best practices working with the team to document new policies and practices as required
• manage relationships and networks with clients, ministry management and cluster colleagues to ensure audits are completed in a timely and effective manner

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge:

• You have demonstrated senior level experience in audit planning and management of complex and diverse audits
• You have experience working effectively and providing service excellence in a senior audit manager capacity
• You have expert knowledge and experience with internal auditing, accounting and risk management standards, principles, practices and methodologies
• You have experience providing strategic advice and expertise to management in auditing and business management principles and practices
• You are able to plan, manage and provide leadership for the development of a strategic audit, consulting and advisory plan

Management and Communication Skills:

• You have demonstrated managerial and leadership skills to manage and motivate assigned staff
• You have demonstrated client relationship management, consulting and negotiation skills
• You have demonstrated oral and written communication and project management skills to manage the planning and conduct audit projects
• You have experience developing work plans and preparing briefing notes and issues analysis and reporting
• You have demonstrated experience resolving conflict and issues related to audits

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• You have well-developed analytical skills to review processes, identify opportunities for improvement and resolve issues

Computer Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of business and audit-related software and computer applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, e-mail and database applications) to extract and analyze information

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, March 8, 2013 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.