About the BCLDB:
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.
The LDB is committed to government’s goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.
The Finance division provides financial reporting, insightful analytics, financial advisory services, budgeting & forecasting, capital asset planning, banking services, accounts payables, accounts receivables and taxation. Finance is also responsible for the LDB’s enterprise risk management program and oversees markup collection and regulatory compliance for BC liquor manufacturers and private liquor warehouses.
About this role:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Compliance Audit, the Senior Compliance Auditor manages and conducts all aspects of the audit program for an assigned portfolio of audits. This includes developing the audit program framework, creating the annual audit plan, conducting and overseeing audits, and preparing related reports and schedules. The Senior Compliance Auditor works with a wide network of internal and external contacts and supervises a team of compliance auditors and administrative staff.
This role may require occasional overnight travel within the Province of British Columbia. This role may require working outside of regular business hours to meet deadlines.
For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.
An eligibility list for permanent and temporary opportunities may be established. A criminal record check is required.
Position requirements:
Education and Experience:
- Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA) with active membership in good standing with CPA British Columbia (CPABC) and recent related experience*. (Note: If your designation was obtained from outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through an applicable Canadian Accounting Association).
- Recent related experience must have occurred in the last five (5) years and include the following:
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience conducting compliance, operational, financial, internal, fraud audits/reviews or financial investigations.
- A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or team lead experience with direct reports in a financial and administrative environment.
Preference may be given to those candidates with any of the following:
- Experience as an audit professional in a regulatory compliance, financial audit, or investigative role.
- Experience working within a unionized environment.
- Beverage alcohol industry/supply chain or whole/sale retail operations.
Application instructions:
To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:
- A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
- Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Elaine Morrow, HR Advisor at [email protected].
Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to [email protected] before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home, following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces.
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