Manager, Internal Audit

The Opportunity

Responsibilities

• Anticipates and recognizes financial management issues and their potential implications, evaluates options related to financial and administrative issues, determines, recommends and negotiates feasible alternatives for resolution.
• Analyzes financial issues, interprets and applies regulations, legislation and contracts.
• Presents clear, concise information allowing stakeholders to understand complex issues, decision rationale, recommendations or the need for further actions.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with clients, other branches, ministries and other stakeholders.
• Plans and conducts compliance audits, presents findings and recommendations to appropriate parties.
• Lead the annual Ministry audit planning process and perform cross-functional audits across all significant operations and activities of the organization, financial and operating processes, procedures and information systems;
• Develop and maintain the Ministry Audit Universe, which is an inventory of auditable programs and functions.
• Lead and manage the reporting of instances of suspected inappropriate staff activities or misappropriation of ministry resources by staff members to provide assurance on accountability and performance;
• Ensure the Health Sector is adequately addressing the Provincial Auditor’s recommendations. (The Health Sector includes the Ministry of Health, the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, eHealth, 3sHealth, and other smaller health care organizations);
• Lead and coordinate the work required to prepare for the Ministry’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC); and report on Public Losses in the Health Sector;
• Plan and conduct reviews of internal controls and processes as part of audits and also on a consultative basis for new programs or new processes; and
• Recommend and establish new controls/processes based on findings from audits and set new standards.

Job Capabilities

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• The following knowledge, and experience will assist in this position:
• Applicable accounting practices, standards and procedures such as generally accepted accounting principles, public sector accounting standards and generally accepted auditing standards;
• Policies and procedures (i.e., Government's Financial Administration Manual);
• Risk management principles and practices; and
• Applicable computer software packages and databases.
• The successful candidate will ensure deadlines, goals and objectives are met, and have proven work experience assessing internal controls, and compliance with established policies, procedures, guidelines, agreements and/or legislation.
• Typically, the knowledge and abilities required for this position are gained through a professional accounting and/or auditing designation (CPA, CIA) and a degree in commerce or business administration, along with several years of auditing experience.

Job Skills

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level C)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level C)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level C)
• Managing Talent (Level C)
• Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence