POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Audit Services, the Audit Services Specialist provides audit and investigative services that promote economy, efficiency, and integrity in the administration of BC Housing’s subsidy programs. He/She/They is responsible for conducting complex tenant income verification audits using in-depth auditing and analytical techniques to investigate and detect fraud. The position conducts audits to ensure tenants, housing providers and BC Housing staff are in compliance with policies, procedures and programs administered by BC Housing. Programs audited may be new and/or result from a shifting emphasis on existing programs. The programs may interrelate extensively with several other major programs, or cross organizational or regional lines, which would require coordination in planning and execution among the various programs and departments. Audit recommendations and outcomes may result in cost savings, program improvement and program/organizational re-alignment.
In accordance with the Audit Charter and Auditing Standards, the Audit Services Specialist must maintain objectivity and independence, in fact and in appearance, when detecting and deterring fraud in income verification audits, internal audits and special reviews involving BC Housing, Housing Providers and tenants. The Audit Services Specialist provides quality assurance and has access to confidential and highly sensitive information. The position evaluates housing provider and BC Housing staff compliance with BC Housing administered policies, procedures, programs, processes, and/or operating agreements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field.
• Sound related experience in areas such as compliance auditing, monitoring and investigating financial information, income testing, subsidy or taxation review.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Sound knowledge of auditing standards and procedures required in a public sector financial, administrative and systems environment.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the legislation, policies and programs of BC Housing is preferred, particularly those affecting tenants and housing providers.
• Sound knowledge of income tax rules, income tax returns and supporting tax schedules to audit tenant income and asset declarations.
• Sound knowledge in accessing and comprehension of several government agency information databases such as BC Online and TransUnion.
• Ability to perform income verification procedures on tenants and report on findings.
• Ability to effectively communicate with tenants in a social housing environment.
• Ability to review basic financial statements and perform reconciliation of financial records, complete income verification audits and report on findings.
• Ability to coordinate work with others, adapt to changing priorities and complete projects in accordance with tight timelines.
• Ability to use sound judgment and identify improvements in policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to work with personnel of varying skill levels and backgrounds within and outside the organization.
• Ability to multi-task with efficiently.
• Ability to travel throughout the province to conduct audits and special reviews, if required.
• Good analytical, problem solving, organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, relationship management, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to deal with clients using diplomacy and tact.
• Proficient in the use of computers and MS Office, and ability to adapt quickly to in-house applications.
• A Criminal Record Check is required.
  Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org to arrange a call.

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