Auditor, Audit and Assurance

at  BC Financial Services Authority

Posting Title Auditor, Audit and Assurance
Department: Supervision
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Vancouver
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Salary Range: $71,397.00 - $104,693.00
Close Date: May 08, 2024

JOB SUMMARY

BC Financial Services Authority (“BCFSA”) helps to protect British Columbians during the biggest financial decisions in their lives. We regulate B.C. ’s financial services sector, including credit unions, real estate licensees, registered pension plans, insurance and trust companies and mortgage brokers. Through modern, effective and efficient oversight, BCFSA protects consumers by impartially setting and enforcing standards across the entire sector ensuring the prosperity of the province.
BCFSA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all groups. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at BCFSA.

We recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs, and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment. To achieve this, we are committed to:

• Hiring team members who represent the population we serve;
• Removing barriers that may prevent equitable employment; and
• Supporting respectful work environments where everyone feels included and able to produce excellent results.

BCFSA is proud to be Great Place to Work Certified™. This is based on direct feedback from our Team Members. Our organization has also been selected as one of BC’s Top Employers (2024) in recognition of our competitive compensation, work-life balance, and progressive programs.

SUMMARY:

The position is responsible for carrying out brokerage audits.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conducts financial and non-financial audits and investigations of real estate brokerages.
• Reviews trust and general ledgers, monthly trust and general account bank reconciliations, monthly trust liabilities to asset reconciliations.
• Reviews monthly owner’s statements, monthly financial packages, and any other relevant documentation required to ensure compliance and appropriate bookkeeping.
• Reviews Accountant’s Reports and Financial Statements for non-compliance to determine the number and severity of exceptions and assign audit priority.
• Reviews trading services, rental property management, and strata documents.
• Prepares comprehensive reports that include evidence of findings, results, and recommendations.
• Participates in high priority/high risk investigative related projects.
• Responds to enquiries from brokerage staff, external accountants, and other stakeholders.
• Contributes to the team’s development of internal work practices (e.g., policies, procedures, and tools).
• Provides orientation and training to internal and/or external stakeholders within area of responsibility.
• Contributes to, participates in, and supports organizational business transformation initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Preference may be given to applicants with experience in a regulatory or legal setting.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships.

EDUCATION:

• Degree in Business Administration with accounting specialization and several years of experience in an audit environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Please refer the Job description for details