Lead a team of professional auditors in the performance of risk-based audits of Ministry programs and third-party service providers.
Provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services to support the Ministry Executive Team and the Senior Financial Officer (SFO).
Ensure that financial systems, risk management processes, and internal controls are effective, reliable, and aligned with applicable legislation, policies, and procedures.
Assess the accuracy and integrity of financial and performance information.
Promote sound stewardship of public funds.
Oversee all phases of operational audits, including planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up.
Manage a team of professional auditors located across multiple offices, ensuring workload balance and clear expectations.
Review and approve all working papers, documentation and audit evidence to ensure audit substantiation and quality.
Maintain audit records, manage budget forecasts for the unit and oversee administrative functions such as procurement, accommodation and records management.

A University graduation in Business supplemented by four years related experience.
Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
Professional accounting designation
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or certification in internal audit is an asset.
Ability to lead and support a geographically dispersed professional team through organizational change, shifting priorities, and fiscal restraint, while maintaining high performance and engagement.
Demonstrated capacity to develop creative, practical solutions that enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
Experience in planning, executing and reporting on results of operational audits.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships across all levels of the ministry and with external stakeholders, ensuring credibility and success of internal audit services.
Supervisory experience is an asset. Equivalencies may be considered.

Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
Professional learning and development – https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
Leadership and mentorship programs

Manager – Internal Audit

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