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Position Description – Audit Associate

Position Title

Audit Associate

Position Number

Various

Portfolio

Financial Audit

Location

Victoria

Supervisor’s Title

Manager or Director

Travel Required

Yes

FOR OAG HR USE ONLY:

NOC Code:

Approved Classification

Class Code:

or Leadership Band

Mandate

The Office of the Auditor General (the OAG or Office) serves the Legislative Assembly and the people of British Columbia by

providing independent assessments and advice that enhance government accountability and performance. Authorities for the

Office of the Auditor General are derived from the Auditor General Act.

Role

Purpose of Position

The Audit Associate participates primarily in financial statement audits and in performance audits as required. The results of

these audits provide the public and members of the Legislative Assembly with assurance and accountability information about

how well government finances and programs are being administered.

Nature of Work and Position Links

This position works as part of a team, receiving assignments from the Manager, Sr. Manager, Director, Executive Director or

Assistant Auditor General. Audits are conducted in accordance with the audit standards established by the Office and the

Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Audit Associates may develop relationships with any of the entities included in the Province's summary financial statements.

The Audit Associate will interact with all levels of staff of auditees, primarily in the area of financial management but also with

program managers of ministries, crown corporations and agencies, universities, colleges, school districts, health authorities,

community service authorities, hospital societies, and trusts. The Audit Associate will also have an assigned work term with a

private sector accounting firm to meet tax experience requirements.

In addition to audit responsibilities, Audit Associates contribute to their group on a broader level by demonstrating growth in

the Office’s Core and Financial Technical competencies. As well, work will involve coordination with other groups within the

Office.

As part of their OAG work experience, Audit Associates are expected to progress through the required Chartered Accountants

School of Business modules and pass the Uniform Final Examination to meet the requirements for an Auditor position. The

Office’s Audit Associate Progression Model, as well as the Audit Associate Support Model documents the details of the process.

Audit Associates who successfully complete Module 4, and achieve a Meets All performance evaluation will have their job title

changed to Senior Audit Associate and be expected to handle ever increasing responsibility levels within the audit teams. They

may be required to supervise the work of other Audit Associates on their audits.

Key Links

Managers, Directors, Assistant Auditors General and Auditor General: To contribute to the identification and resolution of

significant issues arising from audit projects; contributes to administrative project management.

Manager of Training and Development: To ensure proper enrolment in CASB and successful completion of the modules,

entrance into the CA association, assignment of Mentor or Coach as needed, and to give advice on any work related issues.

Other staff assigned to the project team: To provide direction and mentorship to junior team members, monitor and

participate in performance reviews, and to receive/provide direction as a member of an audit team.

Specific Accountabilities / Deliverables

Participates in financial statement audits in accordance with OAG and professional standards:

1. Contributes to engagement teams and assessment of risks

2. Gathers and documents knowledge of audit entities and it’s control environment to assist the audit team’s discussions

Position Description - Audit Associate

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