Audit Project Manager

XO3 Administrative Officer 3

Term/full-time

Term to April 30, 2021

Manitoba Infrastructure

Recovery & Mitigation, Emergency Management

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 36310

Salary(s):   XO3 $57,344.00 - $71,586.00 per year

Closing Date:   August 10, 2020

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must hold and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Completion of a recognized accounting program (Ex. CPA, CA, CMA, CGA). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience performing audits using Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Experience providing audit advice, options and recommendations to senior management
• Experience leading audits using Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Experience performing audit risk assessments
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), and risk assessment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong verbal communication skills including experience conveying technical information to a non-technical audience
• Strong written communication skills including experience preparing evidence-based reports and submissions
• Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and assess complex technical information and documentation to reach logical conclusions 

Duties:
As a senior member of the Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization disaster recovery team, the Audit Project Manager is responsible for planning audits, audit risk identification and process review, leadership and recommendations and concurrent management of the numerous external audits of Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) Programs. 

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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