AUDIT ANALYST

at  City of Toronto

Job ID: 47985
Job Category: Audit, Compliance & Inspections
Division & Section: Auditor General’s Office, Auditor General Audit 2
Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto M5V 3C6
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary, (12 month)
Salary: $67,594.00-$84,644.00, TM2414 and Wage Grade 4.5
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Qualified List will be established to fill permanent and temporary positions.
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 17-June-2024 to 5-July-2024
The Office of the Auditor General for Toronto is an award-winning leader in performance audit in North America. The Office offers a challenging, rewarding and collegial work environment that provides the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Torontonians, and the work of City Councillors and City administrators.
The Auditor General’s Office supports City Council in holding itself and City administrators accountable for the stewardship of public funds and the achievement of value for money in their operations. It accomplishes this through value for money/performance audits, information technology and forensic audits, regulatory compliance and other types of audits.
A newly designated accountant or auditor, or someone who is working towards completion of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and/or other relevant designation, will welcome this opportunity to join a dynamic team of professionals in executing a broad range of audits and special projects within the City of Toronto Auditor General’s Office. Candidates will be considered for the Performance Audit team based on qualifications, experience and interest.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports the Auditor General’s Office to provide assurance to City Council on the quality of stewardship over public funds to ensure the taxpayers’ money is spent with due regards to economy and efficiency and that the City’s assets are safeguarded from loss.
• Assists with completion of research, benchmarking, and/or other audit/investigation procedures as part of planning, fieldwork, and reporting, taking into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government.
• Performs assigned audit tests as set out within a defined audit program, obtaining guidance from the supervising manager as needed.
• Performs assigned performance audit or special projects in a timely manner.
• Assists in the analysis of data, compilation of results and validation of information.
• Summarizes documents, reports, or other relevant records.
• Prepares working papers in a timely manner and in accordance with the Office’s standards.
• Keeps the supervising manager informed as the project progresses and pose questions in a timely manner.
• Discusses issues with the supervising manager regarding any matters encountered that may require modification to the audit program or adversely affect the outcome of the audit.
• Attempts to identify audit findings when performing testing procedures, including making potential recommendations for policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
• Assists in the follow up on any outstanding issues and completion of an audit project.
• Ensures effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance and continuous learning.
• Maintains professional links with other audit groups and professional associations in order to keep current with developments in the audit field.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Auditor General which are unplanned or of a transient nature and are consistent with the above job summary and duties.

Key Qualifications:

• Working towards completion of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and/or other relevant designation (such as CIA, CISA, CGAP, CFE); or a combination of an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (such as Accounting, Business Administration, or Public Administration) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with external/internal audits is preferred.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
• Good strategic thinking, research, problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with other staff and clients.
• Sound judgement and ability to handle matters of a confidential/sensitive nature.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines.

• Supports the Auditor General’s Office to provide assurance to City Council on the quality of stewardship over public funds to ensure the taxpayers’ money is spent with due regards to economy and efficiency and that the City’s assets are safeguarded from loss.
• Assists with completion of research, benchmarking, and/or other audit/investigation procedures as part of planning, fieldwork, and reporting, taking into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government.
• Performs assigned audit tests as set out within a defined audit program, obtaining guidance from the supervising manager as needed.
• Performs assigned performance audit or special projects in a timely manner.
• Assists in the analysis of data, compilation of results and validation of information.
• Summarizes documents, reports, or other relevant records.
• Prepares working papers in a timely manner and in accordance with the Office’s standards.
• Keeps the supervising manager informed as the project progresses and pose questions in a timely manner.
• Discusses issues with the supervising manager regarding any matters encountered that may require modification to the audit program or adversely affect the outcome of the audit.
• Attempts to identify audit findings when performing testing procedures, including making potential recommendations for policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
• Assists in the follow up on any outstanding issues and completion of an audit project.
• Ensures effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance and continuous learning.
• Maintains professional links with other audit groups and professional associations in order to keep current with developments in the audit field.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Auditor General which are unplanned or of a transient nature and are consistent with the above job summary and duties