***Please DO NOT apply for this position by submitting your profile on this BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications must be made via the following directions***

Bring your accounting and audit expertise to serve democracy in British Columbia.
Join an innovative and recognized leader in electoral administration.

Senior Compliance Auditor
Competition: TEMP2022:10
Temporary, full-time until March 31, 2024
Victoria, BC and Saanichton, BC
Applicants internal to the BC Public Service – Financial Officer 24 classification (TMA)
Applicants external to the BC Public Service - hourly rate of $36.45

Closing date: January 8, 2023

The Electoral Finance Audit and Assessment work unit develops and delivers programs designed to detect and evaluate non-compliance with the electoral financing requirements of the Election Act, Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, Recall and Initiative Act, Referendum Act, and other related legislation administered by Elections BC (EBC). This work is vital to maintain a level playing field for participants in the democratic process. Compliance is assessed through a variety of programs including data analysis, risk assessments, process mapping, compliance reviews, and audits. Such programs are designed to detect errors, fraud and wrongdoing as well as act as a deterrent to encourage voluntary compliance and enhance transparency and fairness in the political process.

Reporting to the Team Lead, Audit and Assessment, the Senior Compliance Auditor is accountable for evaluating compliance with regulatory requirements through ongoing reviews of financial disclosure reports filed with EBC, including analyzing and synthesizing campaign information, assessing supporting information and documentation and conducting in-depth audits of high risk files that are complex in nature. The Senior Compliance Auditor applies their audit experience and subject matter expertise to projects designed to decrease audit risk and detection risk. The Senior Compliance Auditor will also oversee other staff hired to support audit and assessment activities.

Our ideal applicant is one who is ready to challenge their foundation in accounting and contribute to an audit team responsible for public facing and politically sensitive audits. The Senior Compliance Auditor role provides the opportunity to expand your resume and learn the unique compliance requirements, legislation and policy of campaign financing. If you are ready to expand your current skillset, engage in a variety of audits, and collaborate with a team of professionals, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Who we are

Elections BC is the independent Office of the Legislature responsible for administering provincial elections in British Columbia. We also administer other events like referenda, and oversee campaign financing rules for local elections.

We are a learning organization where teams collaborate and innovate to find the best possible solutions. We value accountability, impartiality, transparency, innovation, respect, service and integrity, and strive to recognize individual ability and creativity.

What we offer

As an independent and non-partisan Office of the Legislature, our temporary staff receive the following benefits:

• 35 hour work week
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Hybrid work model
• Serve democracy in B.C.
• Experience challenging, dynamic work
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Staff are supported to work part of their time in the office and part of their time from home, when operationally feasible. All staff work in office during electoral events. We believe that flexibility in where we work supports our culture of community and work-life balance, while maintaining productivity, engagement and collaboration.

Job Requirements

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, finance, commerce, data science or related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution, and a minimum of 3 years of recent (i.e. within the last 5 years), related experience*, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience* (e.g. a diploma and 4 years, or secondary school graduation and 6 years)

• Experience conducting financial and/or performance audits and reviews.
• Interpreting legislation, policy and/or procedures.
• Reviewing reports for compliance with regulatory and legislation requirements.
• Providing expert advice, guidance and/or assistance to stakeholders or members of the public, by phone, in writing and/or in person.
• Analyzing data to support decision making.
• Experience applying tact and diplomacy and interact effectively with stakeholders who may be uncooperative and/or lack an understanding of financial disclosure and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS)
• Using Microsoft Office Suite and other computer applications at an intermediate level of proficiency

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Previous experience working for Elections BC, and/or related experience in electoral administration
• Completion of or currently enrolled in BC PSA Financial Management Certificate Program, a professional accounting designation (i.e. CPA), or audit or risk management designation (i.e. CIA, CRM), or equivalent
• Working knowledge and experience with audit software tools, such as CaseWare or IDEA and data analytics/ business intelligence tools, such as ACL or Power BI

Applicants must be willing to:

• Fulfil the requirement to act as a non-partisan representative of Elections BC
• Travel, occasionally, to locations throughout the province
• Work outside of normal business hours, occasionally, to meet deadlines

NOTE: Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service (a criminal record check) may be required.

To apply for this opportunity:

• Review the job description.
• Prepare your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant work experience and qualifications.
  • Your application must clearly show how you meet the job requirements.
  • We strongly recommend you submit your application in .pdf format.
• For complete details on this opportunity, and to apply, please review the job posting on the Elections BC website at www.elections.bc.ca/jobs.

Note:

• Elections BC is committed to the health and safety of our employees and takes every reasonable precaution against the hazards of COVID-19 in our workplaces. Employees will be required to confidentially provide proof that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. New hires must satisfy the COVID-19 verification requirements as a condition of their employment offer prior to their start date. Details about the COVID-19 verification process will be provided at the time of offer of hire.
• The results of this competition may be used to staff similar positions within Elections BC. An eligibility list may be established for future vacancies. Lesser qualified applicants may be appointed at a lower level.
• The recruitment process for this competition will take place virtually.

Elections BC is committed to fostering a respectful workplace and welcoming diversity and inclusion throughout our organization.

Elections BC | 1-800-661-8683 | elections.bc.ca

DO NOT submit your application for this position through the BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications submitted through the BC Government Hiring Centre will not be considered.

DO NOT SUBMIT your application through this Recruitment System. In order to apply on this competition, you must follow application instructions on the Elections BC website at www.elections.bc.ca/jobs. Applications submitted through this Recruitment System will NOT be accepted.