Senior Expense Review Officer

CONTRACT – 12 months

The Office of the Integrity Commissioner is seeking an analytical, tactful, and highly organized Senior Expense Review Officer to conduct compliance reviews of travel, meal, and hospitality expenses under the Public Sector Expenses Review Act, 2009 and the Cabinet Ministers’ and Opposition Leaders’ Expense Review and Accountability Act, 2002, for public entities and for ministers, opposition leaders and their respective staff.

This is a 12-month contract.

Sound judgment and attention to detail are essential in this non-partisan role to identify and analyze claims that are unique and complex in nature. You must have an eye for accuracy and spotting trends while reviewing expense reports. The key duties are as follows:

• Prepare submissions and all supporting documents for review.
• Review expense reports and analyze the individual receipts and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with the Ontario Travel, Meal and Hospitality Directive / Allowable Rules.
• Prepare a briefing note and identify items from the claims that have an exception or require additional information / clarification from the stakeholder.
• Compose and send correspondence to stakeholders requesting additional information / clarification and follow up as required.
• Review responses for reasonableness and finalize the briefing note, documenting any non-compliance / issues of concern for the Integrity Commissioner, together with available options.
• Finalize the file in preparation for the Integrity Commissioner’s review and advise the stakeholder of review results once complete.
• Provide standard guidance and training to stakeholders when required.
• Maintain statistical  and workflow information
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in a non-partisan support role
• Other duties as assigned.

You must possess an investigative streak, superior communication skills, sound judgment, critical thinking skills and can work independently. You are comfortable working with digital and confidential material. You foster positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Complementing your diploma/university degree in business administration, accounting or related field, or 2 to 3 years of equivalent work experience, you have strong time management skills, initiative, and a flair for getting things done efficiently. You have a good understanding of the fundamental principles of the Public Sector Expenses Review Act, 2009 and the Cabinet Ministers’ and Opposition Leaders’ Expense Review and Accountability Act, 2002. You possess above-average skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams, and are fully conversant in digital administrative functions.

Salary Range Minimum:  71,563.00 - $100,052.00 per year

 File No:  LA-2024-112

 Closing Date:  Oct 16, 2024

 Please visit us at www.ola.org and select Careers to apply for this position. Applications must include resume and cover letter.  In your cover letter, please include details that demonstrate you understand the skills required for this position and provide examples of how you have applied those skills in your work.

The Office of the Integrity Commissioner is an inclusive employer. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email your contact information to hr@ola.org for follow-up. 

While we appreciate your interest in obtaining employment with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.