Senior Auditor (Multiple Positions) NEW

Job title: Senior Auditor (Multiple Positions)

Company: Government of Alberta

Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Senior Auditor (Multiple Positions)
Job Requisition ID: 73952
Ministry: Treasury Board & Finance
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 11, 2025
Classification: Finance 4 Modified
Salary: $3,151.07 to $4,165.00 bi-weekly ($82,243 – $108,707/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: .Treasury Board and Finance – Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) is responsible for the collection of revenue and the administration of Alberta’s tax, revenue and related benefit programs. The focus of our organization is to ensure a fair, efficient and effective provincial tax and revenue system. Our organization offers a balance between work and your home life and provides options for flexible work arrangements.For further information about Treasury Board and Finance, see our website at .Role ResponsibilitiesThe Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance is looking for Senior Auditors.Are you a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), with experience in audit, tax administration or the oil and gas industry? Do you have knowledge of Alberta’s corporate tax, commodity tax or royalty regimes and enjoy challenging work? The Tax and Revenue Administration (TRA) division is looking for senior auditors for our audit team. We are an enthusiastic, goal-orientated and knowledgeable team – join us!Reporting to a Senior Manager in the audit branch, you will conduct desk and field audits and reviews, of medium to high complexity, involving a variety of corporate tax, commodity tax or royalty programs. You will be required to perform audit planning, sample selection, developing audit programs, gaining an understanding of the auditee’s accounting processes, and completion of substantive audit testing. You will use your extensive knowledge and audit skills to ensure that returns are reported accurately under the Acts and Regulations administered by the TRA Audit branch. You will lead and work in complex and diverse audit programs individually or as part of a team. You will also be challenged to demonstrate creativity and innovation in identifying audit efficiencies and adapt to changing environments in Alberta’s tax and royalty programs. As a senior auditor, you will also be responsible for identifying potential regulatory or policy issues, as well as providing comprehensive analysis and detailed recommendations to senior management.You must be able to prioritize to ensure you meet tight timelines. You will also have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and be able to articulate and present complex issues to a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical and interpretative skills as well as attention to detail and accuracy will assist you in this role. The ability to build collaborative environments by establishing positive working relationships and managing multiple assignments simultaneously in support of branch objectives is key.Your Work Environment: As a member of our team, you will enjoy working in a collaborative team environment where you will be supported, valued and enjoy having a great work-life balance.For a full copy of the job description, please visit this .APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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: .Agility – Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.Drive for Results – Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.Develop Self and Others – A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.Creative Problem Solving – Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.QualificationsRequired:

• Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA) is required.
• A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required and will be used to assess your communication capabilities.

Assets:

• In-depth knowledge of the oil and gas industry and oil sands royalty regulations, policies and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of Alberta’s corporate or commodity tax provisions
• Experience auditing tax or royalty programs
• Proficiency in complex data and predictive analytics tools and techniques such as Power BI
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to .NotesA cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your experience aligns with the behavioral competencies of the role you are applying for. This cover letter may be used to assess your communication abilities.In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 – June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.These are permanent full-time positions, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. These positions will be located at Edmonton Government Centre.

• Final Candidates for these positions will be asked to undergo a Level 2 security screening.
• This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies at equal or lesser classification across the Government of Alberta.
• Travel may be required.

What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Professional learning and development –
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To ApplyApplicants 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 for more information. Please visit , 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)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing StatementThis 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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact .

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Fri, 25 Jul 2025 22:23:56 GMT

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