FO-TMA 24R - Senior Auditor - Closing date extended

Apply your financial expertise in this integral role

The Ministry of Health is responsible for maintaining an accessible, high quality, affordable system for health service delivery that meets the needs of the citizens of the Province of BC. The Finance and Corporate Services Division supports the Ministry Executive and programs and health authorities. The Billing Integrity Program provides audit services to the Medical Services Plan (MSP) and the Medical Services Commission (the Commission). . The Billing Integrity Program monitors, audits and investigates billing patterns and practices of medical and health care practitioners to detect and deter inappropriate and incorrect billing of MSP claims.

The successful applicant, appointed as an inspector under the Medicare Protection Act, is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting complex, multiyear audits of medical and health care practitioners, medical and diagnostic facilities, labs and private clinics. The Senior Auditor carries out independent compliance audits to detect and deter abuse of MSP funding, recover ineligible payments made to medical and health care practitioners, and to enforce legislation that supports the sustainability of the MSP.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA CA, CGA or CMA) in good standing with at least 2 years of related experience. OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), in good standing, AND at least 3 years of recent, related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be considered.

*NOTE - The 6.6% Temporary Market Adjustment (TMA) applies solely to the successful candidate with a Chartered Professional Accountant designation (including CA, CGA, CMA). The TMA will not be available should the successful candidate NOT have a recognized accounting designation.

Recent, related experience means the following:

• Recent is defined as within the last 3 years.
• Audit and/or accounting experience, for example experience working with accounting principles, auditing standards, information technology and management auditing.
• Completing complex analysis of large volumes of raw data.
• Drafting audit reports to present to internal and/or external stakeholders.

Preference may be given to candidates:

• With supervisory experience
• With experience working in the health sector
• Currently enrolled in the CPA designation program
• Applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit)

Provisos/willingness statements:

• A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Willingness to conduct field work which includes travel within the province.

For questions regarding this position, please contact theresa.edison@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (May 27, 2024): Posting closing date extended to (June 9, 2024).
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.