Assistant Auditor-General (356487)

Join the Tasmanian Audit Office and make a lasting impact.

Your expertise will directly influence the financial management practices of Tasmania's public sector entities. Experience the beauty of our state while driving positive change. We offer a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth. Let's write the next chapter of your career together.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

1. In conjunction with the Auditor-General and other Assistant Auditors-General, establish and deliver the Office’s audit program, including optimal resource allocation, effective management of contracted audits, and the provision of expert advice and guidance to staff.
2. Provide authoritative and expert information and recommendations on the outcomes of audits to the Auditor-General, clients and Parliament.
3. Ensure the Office’s audits are completed within agreed timeframes, budgets standards of performance and accountability.
4. Provide audit teams and individuals with regular constructive feedback and direction through timely reviews of their work against planned procedures and standards, signing-off as necessary in the audit file, and manage performance in accordance with the Office’s performance management system, including under performance.
5. Critically examine and analyse reports prepared by staff or contractors to ensure their accuracy and ability to withstand Parliamentary, agency and community scrutiny. Sign auditor’s reports as delegated by the Auditor-General.
6. Research and advise on highly complex and challenging concepts and emerging issues in the form of written reports and presentations related to audits, accounting and auditing standards, discussion papers and generally accepted accounting practice. Assist in resolving any significant differences of opinion between the Office and audit clients.
7. Maintain and refine audit methodologies used by the Office, ensuring they are efficient and effective, contemporary and in compliance with audit and assurance standards and other professional pronouncements issued by the Australia Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.
8. Understand and determine the range of information technology and computer systems relevant to current and future business needs. Utilise current information technology and computer systems to complete audit work, analyse data and prepare reports.
9. Prepare reports to Parliament on the outcomes of audits which may impact on government policy, operations of public sector entities and the wider Tasmanian community.
10. Contribute to relevant emerging issues that may impact or enhance public sector transparency in accountability and reporting. Contribute to quality control and assurance activities related to audits, accounting and auditing standards and administrative support activities related to the Office or an Australasian Council of Auditors-General affiliated audit office.
11. Manage networks of other experts, professionals, executive management and clients to establish a rapport based on professional relationships and respect for roles and responsibilities.
12. Provide significant input into the development of the Office’s strategic and business plans, resource allocation, risk management and performance management. Implement strategies and actions to facilitate the achievement of the strategic objectives of the Office. This includes implementation of optimal business management practices.
13. Represent the Office with expert authority at State and National level, including liaising with other agencies on the development of financial and performance reporting guidance or instructions issued to State entities, as required.
14. Model high standards of professional and ethical behaviour consistent with the Office’s values and provide leadership and guidance to influence and shape the Office’s culture consistent with these standards.

Performance is measured against Key Performance Indicators that are developed and agreed to for each role in the Office and documented in annual Performance Plans.

Essential Requirements

A tertiary qualification at degree level in a relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution, plus

• 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; OR
• Either three years supervised/mentored practical experience or five years unsupervised practical experience in a relevant discipline.

Pre-employment Checks

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