<p>Robert Half is working closely with The Office of the Auditor General of B.C. (OAG) to help in identifying candidates to join the organization a Principal. The OAG is an independent office of the Legislature that contributes to excellence in effective and accountable government. Reporting to the Assistant Auditor General, Financial Audit and Related Services, the Principal is the engagement leader responsible for leading complex financial statement audits and other financial audit reports, while ensuring compliance with office policies, professional standards and the office’s system of quality control and maintaining relevance and compliance with the Auditor General Act. The Principal is responsible for maintaining an effective working relationship with the chair of audit committees and senior management of organizations in the government reporting entity including ministries, Crown corporations, health organizations, post-secondary institutions and school districts. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Accountabilities</strong></p><ul><li>Acts as the Engagement Leader for very complex financial audits</li><li>Signatory to financial statement and other financial reports</li><li>Acts as the Engagement Quality Control Reviewer (EQCR) on complex financial audits.</li><li>Leads the quality assurance and completion of specific audit reports</li><li>Acts as a key expert and contributor, providing strategic advice to the Auditor General,</li><li>Deputy Auditor General and Assistant Auditor General regarding financial statement audit and the governance of the Financial Audit and Related Services Portfolio </li><li>Provides direction and determines strategies for complex and sensitive audit issues over a range of specialty areas    </li><li>Develops service standards according to audit goals and within the realm of its legislative mandate and available resources    </li><li>Exercises a high degree of judgement, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with external parties     </li><li>Develops and maintains strong and effective working relationships with audit and finance committees, boards of directors, CEO and CFO of Crown entities     </li><li>Participates as a member of the OAG core leadership team      </li><li>Supervises staff including assignment of work, monitoring of health and wellbeing, promotion of diversity and inclusion, development and evaluation of performance plans including performance improvement plans when needed, and approval of leave      </li><li>Provides expert advice and direction into the mentorship, coaching and development of financial audit staff to build individual competencies and to contribute to maintaining the professional workforce necessary to deliver quality audit</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Requirements </strong>      </p><ul><li>Canadian accounting designation (CPA) plus, a minimum of eight years’ post-designation, experience leading financial statement audits   </li><li>Progressive project management experience, including managing project life cycles, planning, budgeting, execution, monitoring, communications management, risk management and project closing      </li><li>Experience leading a team of audit/accounting professionals     </li><li>Preference may be given to candidates who have experience working with Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards       </li><li>Preference may be given to candidates who have experience working in the public sector</li></ul><p><strong>The Benefits</strong></p><p>The OAG offers a professional development fund to support your educational pursuits and reimburse annual professional dues. Other benefits offered include:</p><ul><li>Four weeks vacation to start       </li><li>Excellent work/life balance and a remote first hybrid working plan</li><li>Defined benefit Public Service Pension Plan       </li><li>Position ideally based in Victoria but consideration would be given to candidates in Vancouver, BC (relocation assistance available)</li></ul><p>The OAG office promotes trust, cooperation, and teamwork in a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment. They support each other, celebrate successes, and encourage a healthy work-life balance for everyone.</p><p>To learn more about this excellent opportunity apply today! Or for more information please contact Tara Parry at 604-757-9341.</p>

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