Assurance Analyst

Job Information

Job Title: Assurance Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 62868

Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 4, 2024

Classification: Auditor Level 2

Salary: $2,498.48 to $3,431.24 bi-weekly ($65,210 - $89,555/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Public Safety and Emergency Services

Keeping Alberta communities safe and secure, and ensuring our province is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of disasters.

Our responsibilities include working with partners in law enforcement, justice, health and social services for a fair and accessible justice system that upholds rule of law while supporting the needs of individuals. We are responsible for the custody and supervision of adults and young persons under correctional authority, as well as the facilitation of rehabilitation. In collaboration with municipalities, Metis Settlements and First Nations, we lead disaster preparation, mitigation, response and recovery to increase individual and community resilience.

For more information about the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services, please visit https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services

Role Responsibilities

Operating as a member of the ministry’s Assurance and Financial Systems team in the Financial Reporting and Operations area within the Financial Services Branch, and reporting to the Manager, Assurance and Financial Systems, the Assurance Analyst will possess skills necessary to conduct independent assessments on the Ministry’s divisions, branches, and program areas’ financial, operational, and internal control processes to determine if they are operating effectively. To be effective the Assurance Analyst must bring developed knowledge and experience to plan, conduct, and report on compliance projects in accordance with established standards.

The Main Responsibilities Of The Position Are

• Risk analysis, and planning through the identification of priorities based on risk to the Ministry/ Divisions/ Branches/ Program Areas
• Planning, conducting, documenting, reporting on compliance engagements based on established standards.
• Communicating with clients and management
• Ensuring compliance engagements are conducted effectively, efficiently and in a timely manner.
  
  

Role

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Knowledge of internal audit and accounting standards, principles and best practices; plus, knowledge in several of the following area: internal control practices, risk analysis, organizational theory, management concepts, finance, economics, and information technology
• Experience working with government or enterprise financial and management information systems.
• Communication (verbal & written), relationship development, creative problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Integrity, excellent professional judgement, and leadership ability
  
  

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This Link Will Assist You With Understanding Competencies

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf .

Systems Thinking: You will consider how work completed can impact a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the Alberta Public Service.

Creative Problem Solving: You will assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Agility: You will need to provide results in a complex, diverse and changing environment.

Drive for Results: You will work with your team to set goals and priorities and to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the direction of the department.

Develop Networks: You will proactively build networks, connect and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Build Collaborative Environments: You will liaise between business units, client ministries and contracted services ensuring business goals and client requirements are fulfilled.

Develop Self and Others: You will drive by example a team culture that is focused on continuous learning and growth and encourage self-development through experience sharing.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• University degree in a related field (i.e., business, commerce, finance, accounting) and eligible for enrollment in a recognized accounting or auditing program leading to an accounting or auditing designation, such as CPA (or legacy designations CA, CMA, CGA) or CIA, plus two years of audit, compliance or related accounting experience.
• Equivalency: combination of education and experience, and is enrolled and actively pursuing a recognized accounting or auditing designation such as CPA or CIA.
• A working knowledge of several of the following areas: internal control practices, risk analysis, organizational theory, management concepts, finance, economics and information technology
  
  

The Following Areas Would Be Considered An Asset

• Two or more years of directly related auditing or compliance experience
• A certified internal auditor (CIA) designation
• Knowledge of enterprise financial and management information systems and their application in compliance reviews
  
  

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards .

Notes

• This is a temporary 18-month position.
• Office is located in Edmonton, Alberta
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (permanent full time)
• Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)
  
  

Other Application Information

• Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
• Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume e.g. Jan 2022 to Dec 2023
• This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in
  
  

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.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
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs
  
  

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles , for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tetyana Adamyk at [email protected]