Aps5 Auditor

Careers at Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) The 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.

Get a broad experience of public sector accounting and audit through work with our unique and diverse client base of large and small agencies, and engagements of varying complexity.
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As an Auditor in our Financial Statement Audit Services Group (FSASG), your role will be to:
Undertake financial statement audits individually or as part of a team in accordance with an approved plan.
Maintain and enhance client agency relationships.
Provide a high level of assistance in the conduct of audits including: Documenting the auditee accounting system to identify key controls.
Carrying out audit tests and documenting test results.
Drafting reports that are credible, reflect sound judgement and demonstrate evidence gathering techniques.
Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of client relationships.
Assist in the planning of audits and drafting of audit strategies.
Identify work priorities and monitor workflow.
In performing this role, you will work with our diverse client base of agencies large and small, and on engagements of varying complexity.
The broad experience of public sector accounting and audit you will receive here is completely unique, and something that will continue to serve you throughout your career.

Who we are looking for
The successful candidate will have the following:
Well-developed accounting and/or 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.
The ability to communicate effectively to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
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
There are no mandatory qualifications for this role, however, the following are highly desirable: Given the nature of the work within Audit Assurance Services Group, an accounting or equivalent tertiary qualification is essential to the role.
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 baseline security clearance.
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).
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 ANAOCoreCapabilityFramework when preparing your statement of claims.

Contact
Name: Lorena Skipper
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Closing date
Applications close 11:30pm (AEDT) on Sunday 27th October 2024.

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