LAA-26-55- Senior Compliance Auditor

Legal Aid Alberta is seeking to fill a Full-Time, Permanent Senior Compliance Auditor in our Edmonton or Calgary office.This position will appeal to an individual that likes to take initiative, is client focused and is exceptionally strong in delivering high-quality results.

Who We Are

As a publicly funded, non-profit organization, Legal Aid Alberta provides affordable legal services in family law, domestic violence, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defense. We are Alberta-wide, with 300 staff and 1,200 private practice lawyers helping people overcome their legal challenges in more than 75 communities across the province.

Who You Are

Working at Legal Aid Alberta means you care about people and empathize with their situation. You have excellent communication skills especially in tough situations. You’re computer-savvy and more organized than anyone you know. Fast-paced work environments give you a rush and you’re always up for a challenge. You love learning new things, solving problems, and can adapt to change quickly. You care deeply about the success of our team and our organization.

Job Description

Reporting to the Managing Director, Certificate Standards and Compliance some of the key responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance and consistency in the application of Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) Rules and Policies and perform compliance audits in accordance with international auditing standards.
• Conduct regular compliance audits of roster lawyer billing, i.e., random, and targeted post payment audits of lawyer contracts and associated billings to ensure compliance with LAA Tariff and other billing protocols and reduce the risk of billing errors.
• Examine, analyze, and interpret paid and unpaid roster lawyer invoices, gather additional supporting records, and ensure veracity and accuracy of roster lawyer invoicing.
• Identify billing trends and practices that are not compliant with organizational Policies, Rules and Procedures.
• Develop compliance auditing plans for complex matters.
• Identify areas of loss prevention and risk mitigation for the business,
• Track matters, plans and outcomes/ diarize and monitor for next steps.
• Compile summaries of the results of audits and present these summaries to other team members for action.
• Ensure that audits follow defined processes, are objectively conducted, are thorough in gathering all material facts and present an accurate accow1ting of the issues to support timely completion of compliance-related investigations.
• Evaluate facts, employ sotmd deductive reasoning to draw and support appropriate conclusions, and make recommendations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and factual summaries of audit results that enable fair and relevant decisions to be made.
• Collaborate with senior management and internal team to ensure audit findings are understood and appropriate action plans are implemented.
• Participate in working committees and/or other projects and initiatives as needed.
• Provide support to external auditors, consultants, or other assurance providers if required.
• Develop procedures, and guidelines for compliance reviews, including audit protocols.
• Stay on trend with industry best practices, emerging risks, and evolving best practices for audit and compliance.
• Participate in and contribute to efforts to improve the effectiveness of organizational standards and compliance-related processes and procedures.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the organization's objectives, operations, and industry trends to tailor audit approaches and priorities accordingly.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, procedures, and internal control and timekeeping expectations.
• Attend educational and professional development programs to improve job knowledge and enhance the compliance department's reputation.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• A minimum of 6 years' accounting and/or auditing experience.
• CPA designation required.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of compliance audit, investigation, and internal controls.
• A high level of comfort working with technology and a keen enthusiasm for learning new systems,including computer literacy in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM), web-based legal research tools, and other web-based resources.

Skills:

• Identifying, obtaining, and analyzing information from a variety of sources, evaluating facts, identifying issues, ascertaining organizational objectives, considering alternative solutions, analyzing risk, and advising on the appropriate course of action.
• Ability to detect patterns in data.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, and statistical skills.
• Compiling information and delivering clear, concise reports both verbal and written.
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with team members, and stakeholders.
• Maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, conduct, honesty, and integrity.
• Ingenuity and persistence to obtain case information not readily available, with an eye for detail.
• Excellent analytical, logic, problem-solving, as well as sound business judgment.
• Strong personal practice management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Well-organized and able to deal with conflicting immediate priorities.

Annual Salary Range: $78,649 – $105,770

What We Offer: Perks of working with us

• RRSP employer contribution
• Health and dental benefits
• Health and wellness accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Hybrid work opportunities
• Team environment

How to Apply

If you got excited at the prospect of being a part of our team when you reviewed this posting and you meet the minimum qualifications, please select ‘Apply Now’ to create your candidate profile. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Requirements

Successful candidate will be required to provide an acceptable criminal record check and social media screening.