Finance and Treasury Board

Office of the Comptroller

Audit, Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management Branch

Auditor/Consultant

Pay Band 3/4

Open Competition

Fredericton

Do you enjoy working with people and want to make a difference for the taxpayers of New Brunswick? The Office of the Comptroller is seeking individuals to join the Division as an Auditor/Consultant working in Fredericton.

The Office of the Comptroller provides leadership in accounting and internal auditing and consulting services to government departments and agencies and encourages the effective management of the resources of the Province.

The position of Auditor/Consultant will work with government departments in reviewing practices and processes to ensure value for money is being achieved.

We offer a fun, exciting, flexible work environment and provide ongoing financial assistance for the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Certification program. The CPA program requires hard work and dedication, and we are committed to supporting you while in your studies.

As an Auditor/Consultant, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• working collaboratively with a team conducting and consulting on various audits (Operational, Financial, Value for Money and/or Information Technology)
• obtaining and evaluating necessary information, gathering evidence and identifying issues
• preparing an audit file with sufficient and appropriate documentation and analysis to support the audit/examination findings, recommendations and assessments
• reviewing and providing guidance to clients on appropriate procedures and policies

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must demonstrate a record of high academic standing and an ability to work in a computerized environment. The following educational levels are required:

• PB 3 Graduation from University and enrollment in the Chartered Professional Accountant Certification Program
• PB 4 Graduation from University and enrollment in the final year of the Chartered Professional Accountant Certification Program with a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Résumé should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate:

• Experience in project management
• Experience with data analytics
• Ability to work independently and apply professional judgement

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

The successful candidate(s) will possess the following behavioral competencies:

• Concern for Order
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate(s) will possess the following technical competencies:

• Knowledge of accounting and financial principles
• Written Communication

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Salary: PB 03 - $2,017 to $2,818 bi-weekly

PB 04 - $2,216 to $3,099 bi-weekly

Applicants are to apply on-line no later than June 22, 2025 indicating competition number 13728: This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Human Resources Services

Phone: (506) 440-4502

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We promote a scent-reduced environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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