Senior Manager Financial Audit Services (356598)


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 7

Salary:

$125,536.00 to $132,125.00 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, flexible

Region:

North

Location:

Launceston

Job description:

This position has a strong focus on assurance services management as well as a people management focus. The Senior Manager applies both financial and people management skills and knowledge, taking responsibility for the completion of the financial audit program allocated to their team (allocated work) and supervision and development of people within the team. This position is part of the Financial Audit Services (FAS) management team and the incumbent is required to actively participate in the strategic and operational planning, direction and guidance of FAS. The incumbent responsibilities go beyond the delivery of allocated work and include taking on a leading role in FAS and whole of Office initiatives.

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.

Location

Launceston

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

  1. Manage allocated people resources to deliver work that meets agreed requirements and expectations within established timeframes and budgets.
  2. Deliver on allocated assurance work that meets the requirements of the auditing standards and is carried out within the framework of the Office’s audit methodology.
  3. 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.
  4. Recommend/issue appropriate audit and other assurance opinions.
  5. Develop and manage relationships with stakeholders and actively participate in relevant forums.
  6. Provide advice and make decisions based on professional and technical expertise, experience, knowledge and interpretation of key legislative requirements and application of force-of-law Accounting and Auditing Standards.
  7. Develop reports that include compelling narrative with observations and recommendations that are supported by appropriate evidence and analysis of data.
  8. Contributes to team cohesiveness and maintains professional and collaborative relationships within the Office.

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.

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; 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).
  • Driver’s Licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Download File Statement of Duties (356598) Senior Manager.DOCX

Download File Statement of Duties (356598) Senior 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 '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
Email: Stephen.Morisson@audit.tas.gov.au 
Phone: 0402 417 505

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