Trust Compliance Auditor / Vérificateur ou vérificatrice de la conformité des comptes en fiducie

The Law Society of New Brunswick is the legal profession's regulatory body responsible for the protection of the public interest in the administration of justice. We are seeking a Trust Compliance Auditor to join our valued team.

The Trust Compliance Auditor plans, organizes, leads, and manages the Trust Account Audit Program of the Law Society in accordance with the Law Society Act, 1996, the Uniform Trust Account Rules, and the Code of Professional Conduct.

Essential functions

• Manage the Trust Account Audit Program
• Conduct audits and investigations
• Communicate findings and evidence in reports and presentations
• Research and develop policies, procedures and standards
• Provide trust compliance guidance and information to members and the public

Qualifications

• Membership in good standing with the Association of Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick or eligibility for membership in good standing is required.
• Progressive audit experience and knowledge of the Law Society's Uniform Trust Account Rules are considered assets.
• Highly developed communications skills, both verbal and written, in English and French.

The Trust Compliance Auditor may work remotely. Travel throughout New Brunswick will be required.

Remuneration: $93,668 to $110,198 per annum, commensurate with qualifications and experience. We also offer a competitive benefits package.

Please forward your application in writing with curriculum vitae, in confidence, no later than November 8, 2024, to Marc L. Richard, K.C., Law Society of New Brunswick, 68 Avonlea Court, Fredericton, NB, E3C 1N8, Facsimile: ***, Email: mrichard@lsbnb.ca. Please contact us if you would like to discuss the opportunity. For more information about the Law Society please refer to our website at httpps:/lawsociety-barreau.nb.ca

Trust Compliance Auditor

Nature of Work

Reporting to the Executive Director, the position supports the Law Society of New Brunswick's mandate to uphold and protect the public interest by regulation of the legal profession through trust compliance. In consultation with the Senior Legal Counsel, the Trust Compliance Auditor plans, organizes, leads, and manages the Trust Account Audit Program in accordance with the Law Society Act, 1996, the Uniform Trust Account Rules, the Code of Professional Conduct and consistent with Law Society standards, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Trust Account Audit Program including research, development, and formulation of policies, procedures, and standards for Council's approval; and evaluation of policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the Law Society's regulatory mandate is met.
• Conduct audits and investigations in accordance with the Law Society Act, 1996, the Uniform Trust Account Rules, and Law Society standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct investigations on behalf of the Registrar of Complaints and the Complaints Committee.
• Analyze, interpret, and summarize complex financial and business matters; compile financial evidence; utilize computer applications to manage the information collected; communicate findings in the form of reports or presentations; testify before the Discipline Committee and in court.
• Provide guidance and general information to members and the public related to trust compliance, including the applicable rules, standards, and resources.
• Assist with member education in trust compliance and ensure that members have access to relevant trust compliance resources.
• Instruct at the Bar Admission Course in trust compliance.
• Research, analyze, and provide best practice advice and support to the Executive Director, Council, and committees with respect to any and all related Law Society matters.
• Represent the Law Society with various stakeholders including members, the public, and national committees, as required.
• Respond to requests for information regarding trust compliance from other regulatory bodies.
• Maintain trust compliance records and ensure the safeguarding of all printed and electronic material, records, and files in accordance with access to information and privacy protocol and legislation.
• Travel across New Brunswick to conduct trust account audits and investigations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• The incumbent must be a member in good standing with the Association of Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick or eligible for membership in good standing.
• The incumbent should possess progressive audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Law Society's Uniform Trust Account Rules is considered an asset.
• Training in fraud-related courses, a CFE, CIA, or CAMS designation are considered assets.

Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of trust audit principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of money laundering and terrorist financing considerations.
• Knowledge of the legal profession, the Law Society Act, 1996, and the Law Society's Uniform Trust Account Rules.
• Highly developed communications skills, both verbal and written, in English and French.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Ability to communicate effectively to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to ensure professionalism, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated investigative, analytical, problem-solving, advisory, decision-making, planning, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency.