Auditor (Financial Audit) - Graduate Register 2024

Auditor-General's
Job reference: 568206
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Salary: $66,590 - $70,968 pa (ASO3 classification level) plus 11% superannuation

Employment type: multiple ongoing roles available

About us:

The Auditor-General's Department is the independent auditor of the South Australian (SA) public sector. The Department reports directly to the SA Parliament on the audits of the finances, systems and processes of both state and local government agencies.

As a trusted and independent body, we help ensure government accountability, while influencing better public sector performance outcomes for all South Australians.

What we offer:

• A great place to start your career providing you with auditing, financial, accounting and management experience.
• An ongoing position with a well-structured probation process to help ensure your successful transition into the role.
• A friendly and supportive team culture which enables you to balance work and personal life by providing a range of entitlements to meet your needs, including working from home.
• Training opportunities to support your career development.
• Social events, to have some fun in your work life.

Please visit our website for more information about the Department.

About the role:

The Auditor is our graduate/entry level role and is responsible for assisting with financial compliance and internal controls audits, and conducting reviews on issues of importance and interest in the public sector.

The successful candidate/s will need to have understanding and awareness (gained through your tertiary studies in accounting) of:

• accounting methods and procedures
• social and economic environment and the responsibility placed on the department for public accountability
• accounting and auditing standards and practices
• audit strategy and scope.

Please see the role description (attached below) for more detail about the role.

Essential requirements:

• Completed a bachelor level degree (recognised in Australia) in accounting or commerce (majoring in accounting), or an appropriate degree recognised by the Auditor-General (candidates may still be considered if there is a small study gap to meet the degree qualification at time of commencing in the role).
• The completed degree must meet the requirements for entry into the professional accounting program offered by CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (through their accredited tertiary degree entry pathways).
• Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident at the time of applying.

Specific requirements:

• Shortlisted candidate/s will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration form.
• Recommended candidate/s will be required to undergo a national criminal history check.

Application process:

• Applicants for this role will be placed on a Graduate register.
• We will be using the register to hire as vacancies arise - potential start dates vary from February 2024 to January 2025.

How to apply:

Please click 'Apply' and it will direct you to our online application process.

Your application will need to include:

• cover letter
• resume
• relevant academic transcript/s
• any other relevant documentation that supports your application.

Your cover letter should be a maximum of two pages and must directly address the following three competencies, listed in the role description (attached below):

• achieves results
• leading and relating to people
• problem solving.

Please refer to the role description and information for candidates (attached below) to help you complete your application.

Please note:

• Applications can be addressed to the Human Resource Section.
• An automated acknowledgement will be received on submission of your application.

The Auditor-General's Department promotes flexible working arrangements, encourages work/life balance, and values diversity in the workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the diversity of our department.

We are committed to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and women at more senior levels.

Applications close: 31/10/2024 5:00 PM

Attachments:
- Information for candidates - Graduates register 2024.pdf
- Role description - Auditor ASO3.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.