AddressThe opportunity
Put your accounting skills to work, auditing the financial statements of government agencies. At the ANAO you can be part of the solution. Our auditing helps improve the standards of financial management and administration in the Australian Government sector and we report to the Parliament.
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As a Team Leader, Financial Audit in our Financial Statement Audit Services Group (FSASG), your role will be to:
• lead and manage a small team to deliver low/medium risk audit services.
• conduct financial statement audits on complex and higher risk audit services.
• liaise with stakeholders across the Australian Government sector and represent the ANAO.
• help maintain and enhance client agency relationships.
• plan audits and design audit strategies.
• manage budgets and work allocations.
• discuss findings with client agencies and prepare reports that are credible and evidence- based and reflect sound judgement.
• supervise a team, reviewing performance and providing feedback.
• mentor, coach, and train staff.
Who we are looking for
Are you curious, team-minded, and skilled in communicating with others? Will you fit in with a high integrity and performance culture?
Do you have the following?
• well-developed accounting and auditing skills.
• strong research and analytical skills.
• the ability to translate complex information for a non-technical audience.
• a strong track record in project management.
• capability to lead and manage financial statements audits.
• the ability to communicate effectively to a diverse audience.
• interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• the ability to supervise a small team, providing guidance and support for junior staff.
The range and nature of work in the ANAO requires a workforce that reflects our diverse society. We are committed to providing an environment that values diversity and supports employees to reach their full potential.
The ANAO will accommodate all requests for reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities to assist in the application process and if successful, the inherent requirements of the position.
Desirable qualifications
Given the nature of the role, an accounting or equivalent tertiary qualification is highly desirable. Candidates who hold a CA or CPA will be highly regarded.
Eligibility
Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the ANAO, applicants must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance – The Australian community requires the highest level of integrity from ANAO employees. The preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified above. For more information about the AGSVA security clearance process, please refer to the AGSVA website.
Assessment process / Reasonable adjustment
As part of the assessment process, you may be asked to participate in one or more of the following assessment activities:
• Interview (in-person or virtual)
• Written assessment
• Group assessment
If you believe you may require reasonable adjustments to participate in the assessment process, please ensure this is indicated on your application. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the adjustments prior to the assessment process.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted using the online recruitment system.
Applicants are required to submit a current CV/resume and a statement of claims (500 words maximum) outlining why you are interested in this position and why you believe that you have the skills, capabilities, knowledge and experience to be considered for this role.
Please provide examples which demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of the position. We highly recommend that you refer to the ANAO Core Capability Framework when preparing your statement of claims.
Contact
Name: Lorena Skipper
Phone Number: (02) 6203 7***
Email Address: **************@anao.gov.au
Closing date
Applications close 11:30pm (AEDT) on Sunday, 9 June 2024.
