Auditor

POSITION SUMMARY

 As a public practice, the auditor will perform independent audits for non-profit and charitable organizations. Working as a team of public practices, the auditor(s) will provide a low cost professional service to not-for-profits in Calgary.  

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 Audit Services

• Plan and perform audits of Federation of Calgary Communities member not-for-profit organizations
• Perform testing for compliance to regulatory bodies
• Ensure the completion of audit working papers and audit programs
• Recommend operational controls and process improvements
• Determine solutions that add value to client organizations
• Communicate findings directly to clients
• Mentoring, coaching and supervision of the audit support staff

 Consultation and Educational Services

• Plan, develop, implement (or ensure implementation) and evaluate relevant workshops and seminars on financial management, fund raising and grants acquisition

• Recruit, screen, train and evaluate any resources required for workshops or seminars
• Write articles of interest and value to not-for-profit

• Proficiency in Caseware, Caseview, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Simply Accounting, Quickbooks and other off the shelf accounting programs an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and  time management skills
• Experience in public speaking and group facilitation
• Ability to work effectively independently, or as part of a team and able to build positive working relationships

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Recognized accounting designation required
• Completion of ICAA PARC course
• Ability and willingness to establish  a practice public accounting firm and audit under the Regulated Accounting Profession Act
• Not-for-profit and/or charity audit experience

 HOURS OF WORK

• 40 hours per week with some evening and weekend work
• Compressed work week  available, with flexible hours
• Overtime during some peak is expected