Auditor General of New Brunswick

Performance Auditor

CPA Student - Audit Assistant

CPA Student - Audit Assistant

Office of the Auditor General

Fredericton

Open Competition

The Office of the Auditor General, located in Fredericton, is an independent office that serves the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly. The Auditor General assists the Legislative Assembly in holding the government accountable by reporting on the government's performance and stewardship of public funds and resources. The findings of our audits are issued in the Auditor General's annual report to the Legislative Assembly.

We are seeking a university graduate looking to pursue a professional accounting designation, while gaining invaluable experience within government.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Financial Audit, the successful candidate will form part of a dynamic team, contributing to the completion of various financial and IT audits. Ongoing training, growth opportunities and financial support will support your success in the CPA program.

In addition to your salary, our office covers registration, professional membership fees, tuition, books, exam and travel costs related to the CPA program.

We offer a fun, challenging, diverse and inclusive work environment, where your contributions are valued.

All employees are entitled to:

comprehensive benefits package and the public service pension plan

paid vacation and other leave benefits

1 paid volunteer day per year to give back to your community

free access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

 

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate must:

possess a university degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, and be eligible to pursue the CPA designation (including having successfully completed the prerequisite courses for the CPA program)

demonstrate research, analytical and communication skills

be enrolled or willing to enroll in the CPA program

Written and spoken competence in English required. Please state your language capabilities.

Additional qualifications that are not requirements of this position, but would be considered assets are:

experience in auditing/accounting roles

previous experience in the public sector

oral and written proficiency in French

 

Wage: Pay Band 4: $59,046 - $82,576 (annually)

The successful candidate will be team oriented and able to demonstrate initiative and a passion for excellence.

Candidates are required to demonstrate how they meet mandatory qualifications on their application to be given further consideration and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may send a cover letter and resume before September 14, 2026, by email to:

Chris Mitchell, CPA, CA

Executive Director (Acting)

[email protected]