El1 Director - Financial Audit

The Financial Statements Audit Service Group (FSASG) conducts annual financial statement audits of Australian government agencies and plays a crucial role in improving the standards of financial management and administration across the public sector.

As a Director, Financial Audit in FSASG, your role will be to:

• lead and manage a team to deliver complex, moderate to high-risk and strategically important audit services.
• exercise strategic resource management and allocate work in line with team priorities.
• plan and investigate audits, and design audit strategies.
• prepare audit reports.
• manage audit projects from end to end.
• ensure quality control.
• formulate and contribute to the development of strategic solutions, operational plans and work plans.
• liaise with stakeholders across the Australian Government sector and represent the ANAO.
• manage and develop a high-performing team through sound leadership. 
• review staff performance and provide regular, meaningful feedback.

We are seeking experienced professionals with: 

• exceptional accounting and auditing skills.
• detailed knowledge of financial statements and related audit risk-based methodologies and practices.
• demonstrated research, analytical and presentation skills.
• the ability to translate complex information for a non-technical audience.
• a strong track record in project management.
• the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• the ability to establish positive working relationships with team members and stakeholders. 
• experience in managing and leading a team, providing ongoing guidance and support.

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 baseline level. For more information about the AGSVA security clearance process, please refer to the AGSVA website.

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, 4 February 2024.