Manager (356501)

Tasmanian Audit Office
Office of the Auditor General
Financial Audit Services
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6

Salary:

$105,921.00 to $119,801.00 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

North

Location:

Launceston

Job description:

The Financial Audit Services Unit is responsible for the delivery of the Office’s financial audit program, including carrying out audits of the financial statements of the Treasurer and all State entities, grant acquittal audits and other financial attest audits; undertaking projects aimed at enhancing the degree of confidence in financial management and reporting by State entities; and reporting to Parliament on matters arising from audits, analysis of financial results and other activities in accordance with relevant legislation. The Manager Financial Audit Services (FAS) is responsible for the delivery of the assigned work to ensure it meets the agreed requirements and expectations and is delivered within established timeframes and budgets, while providing technical leadership to other team members. The Manager FAS performs the Engagement Leader, Team Leader and Engagement Quality Control Review (EQCR) roles on assigned audits, and may be responsible for the delivery of other projects.

The Tasmanian Audit Office is a diverse and inclusive workplace and understands the importance of flexible working arrangements. We offer generous leave entitlements and a genuine commitment to providing a contemporary work environment which includes an extensive learning and development program. Read more about the benefits of working at the Tasmanian Audit Office below:

Download File Tasmanian Audit Office Staff Benefits.pdf

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

  1. Manage the development and execution of audit plans in accordance with the requirements of the auditing standards and within the framework of the Office’s audit methodology. Usually execute the audit plan for high risk areas.
  2. Utilise information technology and computer systems to complete audit work, analyse data and prepare reports.
  3. Be the primary contact for assigned audits and take on responsibility for the overall quality of those audits, performing the EQCR role on lower risk and less complex audits.
  4. Manage on-the-job performance of team members including timely review of work completed and provision of constructive formal and informal feedback.
  5. Organise self and team members to deliver work that meets the agreed requirements and expectations including established timeframes and budgets, as well as communicating progress to relevant parties.
  6. Liaise with client staff with a focus on developing and maintaining professional working relationships.
  7. Effectively resolve technical matters arising during the course of work.
  8. Contribute to the development of reports that include compelling narrative with observations and recommendations that are supported by appropriate evidence and analysis of data
  9. Contribute to the enhancement of the practices of the Office to achieve high-quality outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

  1. Conviction checks in the following; Arson and fire setting; Violent crimes and crimes against the person; Sex-related offences; Drug and alcohol related offences; Crimes involving dishonesty; Crimes involving deception; Making false declarations; Malicious damage and destruction to property; Serious traffic offences; Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice; Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power; Crimes involving Conspiracy.
  2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
  3. Identification check.

Desirable Requirements

  • A tertiary qualification at degree level in a relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
  • Completion of a recognised accounting/auditing certificate program, that includes either three years supervised/mentored practical experience or five years unsupervised practical experience in accounting/auditing).
  • Driver’s Licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Download File Statement of Duties (356501) Manager.DOCX

Download File Statement of Duties (356501) Manager.pdf

Download File Tasmanian Audit Office - Short Form Application FAQs.DOCX

Download File Tasmanian Audit Office - Short Form Application FAQs.pdf

Download File Information for Applicants (Audit).docx

Download File Information for Applicants (Audit).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Please apply online by clicking the blue 'Apply Now' button.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Tasmanian Audit Office on (03) 6173 0900.

For more information

Stephen Morrison
Assistant Auditor-General
Stephen.Morrison@audit.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0402 417 505

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