Deputy Audit Manager

Job No: AUDITORSA201721720
Location: Adelaide

Vacancy
number:

2017-24020

 

Employment type:

 Multiple ongoing and temporary (term) roles available

Eligibility:

External vacancy - open to everyone

Salary range:

ASO5  - $75,430 - $84,497 pa plus 9.5% superannuation

Location:

Central office located in Adelaide CBD.

About us

The Auditor-General’s Department is the independent auditor of the South Australian public sector. The Department reports directly to Parliament on the audits and examinations of state and local government agencies covering financial reports and operations, controls and matters of public interest. As one of the largest external auditing organisations in South Australia, we value our independence as we go about getting the job done in improving public sector accountability. 

If you join our Department you will become part of a friendly and supportive team committed to professional excellence. You will work collaboratively doing a variety of interesting and challenging work that you will find personally satisfying while building skills to advance your career.

Our extensive training and development programs include on the job training, in the classroom and online learning. These programs provide the skills to perform at your best.

Flexible working and leave arrangements are part of the way we operate. Balancing work and personal life is important and we provide a range of entitlements to meet these needs.

For more information on working with us please meet our people here.

About the role

The Deputy Audit Manager is the entry point to a leadership role within the Department. The role offers rewarding challenges working with a diverse range of clients, systems and processes.

Reporting to the Principal Audit Manager, your responsibilities will include:

  • undertaking the day to day coordination and supervision of a small team of audit staff
  • assisting the Principal Audit Manager to plan, conduct and report on a portfolio of financial compliance audits and reviews of internal controls in the public sector
  • conducting certain agency audits and regular liaison with senior managers in public sector agencies
  • reviewing working papers submitted by less experienced staff
  • assisting in the planning, conducting and reporting of extended reviews of issues in the public sector
  • contributing to the quality assurance of audit work.

To be successful in this role you need to have highly developed external auditing skills, good leadership and communications skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to build strong relationships with your clients and team.

Essential requirements

An appropriate degree which meets the eligibility criteria for entry to the professional study program of either CPA Australia (professional level) or Institute of Chartered Accountants (accredited tertiary entry pathway level).

Special conditions

  • Must have Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency status at time of applying
  • The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a criminal history check

How to apply

  1. Read the role description Click here to download. 
  2. Read the guidelines for applicants. Click here to download.
  3. Complete the form below and add your attachments. Your attachments must include:
  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Supporting statement (response to competencies outlined in section c of the role description - see 'guidelines for applicants' for details)
  • Academic transcript/s 
  • Proof of Australian citizenship/residency 
  • Successful national criminal history check (if you already have one)

Enquiries

Daniel O'Donohue

Assistant Auditor-General (Field Operations)

Ph: 08 8226 9640

Email: danielo@audit.sa.gov.au

Applications close 5pm Friday 20 October 2017

The Auditor-General’s Department promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. 

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

 

 

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