Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: Mount Pearl Square

Chief Audit Officer
Subject to Classification Review

Internal Audit
Permanent Full-time
28129POS

Hours 70 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)
Salary HL-32 ($101,723 - $132,240 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0002397
Posted Date 2024-10-17
Closing Date 2024-10-28
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary
The Chief Audit Officer (CAO) serves as a member of the senior management team and oversees the Office of Internal Audit as a key component of the NL Health Services governance structure, emphasizing a risk-based approach designed to assist management in attaining their objectives. The CAO is administratively accountable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and functionally accountable to the Provincial Health Authority Board of Trustees.

The internal audit function provides assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls for the organization. This involves directing a comprehensive internal audit program, including performance, operational, financial, and compliance audit projects; providing management consulting services to management and staff; providing direction to the development of the internal audit plan; and providing ongoing training, coaching, and supervision to internal audit staff. The CAO must maintain high professional and ethical standards to ensure all internal audit activities are carried out in conformance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Responsibilities of the CAO include, but are not limited to:
o Provides executive leadership and direction to NL Health Services and the Board of Trustees in the adoption of leading practices for governance, risk management and internal controls.
o Facilitates broad-based risk assessment and mitigation techniques promoting best practices and brings a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluation and improving the effectiveness of risk management.
o Develops, implements and evaluates external and internal audit strategies, goals and objectives, ensuring these are consistent with NL Health Services' strategic plan, as well as the organization's mission, vision and values.
o Establishes and employs internal audit practices and risk-based strategies that align with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) published by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
o Plans and implements operating and capital budgets for the Office of Internal Audit.
o Provides leadership to all staff within the Office of Internal Audit, including performance management and professional development.
o Establishes effective administrative systems for maintaining, evaluating and reporting on the operations of the department. Reports on the findings of internal audits to the CEO and Board of Trustees.
o Oversees the performance of investigations of alleged misconduct.
o Identifies and evaluates risks and internal controls in system transformation initiatives and partnership opportunities.
o Represents the organization in working relationships with external stakeholders such as the provincial Department of Health and Community Services, provincial Department of Finance local community groups and national organizations
o Performs other related duties as assigned.

The CAO will work to support the complex provincial health system transformation outlined in the NL Health Accord, by delivering a quality, accessible and sustainable health system for programs and services offered by NL Health Services throughout the province.

Job Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's degree in business or a relevant discipline is required.
Master's degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation as well as a member in good standing with the Certified Professional Accountants Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is required.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation with the Institute of Internal Auditors is required.
A relevant designation in risk management is an asset.
A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation is an asset

Experience
A minimum of five years of recent senior management experience in a large, complex organization with progressive and related accounting, finance and auditing experience is required.
Significant experience managing internal auditing in a large and complex organization is required.
Experience working in a large, complex healthcare organization is an asset.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
An understanding of the current trends and changes within the health care industry, regulatory and accreditation standards of clinical practice, and provincial and national organizations in the health information space.
An appreciation of the regional dynamics and requirements of the PHA and the other regional health organizations, government agencies and provincial/national/international organizations in the health information space.
Proven senior management and leadership abilities, excellent communication, interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
Ability to function independently and effectively in a high pressure, diverse and changing environment.
Highly developed negotiation, time management, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage change through leading, motivating and empowering staff.
Demonstrated high-level oral, written and presentation skills for the purpose of facilitating decision making through clear and well-structured reports, presentations, briefs, submissions and strategic documents.
Ability to handle multiple projects and meet strict timelines.
Demonstrated commitment to providing quality service to all stakeholders.
Demonstrated strong organizational, decisions making, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to drive consensus, resolve conflicts and facilitate solutions in a changing environment.

Other
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required