Accounting Compliance Manager, Program Compliance and Fraud Branch

The Opportunity:

The Program Compliance and Fraud Branch is responsible for delivering program compliance, fraud control and investigation activities for the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA). The Branch comprises 3 sections and is responsible for the receipt, assessment and investigation of allegations of fraud and serious non-compliance. The Compliance Section is responsible for undertaking compliance reviews of providers contracted to deliver services on the NIAA's behalf; providing advice to NIAA agreement managers in dealing with matters of serious non-compliance; and providing advice to internal stakeholders, including the Senior Executive, regarding the amendment and modification of compliance and risk management policies and procedures with the aim of ensuring service providers expend NIAA funding in accordance with the terms and conditions of funding agreements.

As an EL1 Accounting Compliance Manager, you will provide financial expertise across a variety of work which includes but is not limited to:

· undertaking or leading case work on NIAA funded service providers where there is suspected complex or serious non-compliance, based on internal identification mechanisms and, referrals and/or information from third parties. This may involve:

o overseeing Serious Non-Compliance Reviews of NIAA funded providers

o providing advice on intensive support compliance matters to colleagues in the regions across Australia

o triage assessment of matters that have been referred to the section

o provision of financial expertise for Serious Non-Compliance Reviews: interpretation, analysis and summary of financial transactions and arrangements which may be used to support future criminal (and civil) proceedings.

· researching, critically analysing and responding to complex and sensitive compliance matters and leveraging the expertise of others to assist in high quality responses and resolution

· managing or contributing to the development of compliance related training and education to all staff, relevant stakeholders and partners

· preparing, reviewing or delegating creation of reports, briefs or any other documents required by the Director, senior executive team, Agency governance committees and its advisory committees

· ensuring processes are developed and in place for monitoring and reporting on complex and serious non-compliance.

You may also work across the Branch to provide specialist support for intelligence assessments and fraud investigations. You must be able to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance (or its equivalent) in the State/Territory that you reside.

Our Ideal Candidate

You will bring technical accounting expertise, with proven experience in financial accounting and/or financial statement auditing or forensic accounting. Experience in program or regulatory compliance, risk and intelligence, or investigations will be well regarded. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

· analytical, research and problem-solving skills, particularly in an operational compliance or fraud investigations environment managing and resolving compliance issues

· an ability to interpret and analyse non-compliance with funding agreements and/or legislative obligations, manage sensitive information, and communicate relevant findings in standard formats (such as briefs, talking points and reports)

· strong written and oral communication skills

· highly developed skills in leading and managing teams, including mentoring and developing staff, which may include staff working in different locations

· a high level of emotional intelligence and a creative mindset

· well-developed organisational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

· effective time management skills to respond to multiple priorities

· experience using (or ability to learn) specialised software, including investigation/compliance case management software, accounting software and grant funding systems

· awareness and personal commitment to the APS Values and Code of Conduct and NIAA Values and Behaviours

· an ability to travel interstate on occasions (or virtually support travelling colleagues), including remote locations.

Mandatory Qualifications

· Relevant academic qualifications with membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) or Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA)

Desirable Qualifications

· Certificate IV in Government Investigations/ Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory Compliance Specialisation), or the ability to obtain this qualification

· Graduate Certificate of Forensic Accounting, or working towards this qualification

What We Offer:

· We have exciting work with real purpose. We support the aspirations of First Nations Peoples—it's our driving force. Our work is transformational, you can follow your passion, shape your career and make a difference.

· We value our employees —they're the heart of our Agency. Employees are supported and empowered to build their career. We are a diverse, inclusive and passionate workforce with an emphasis on continuous cultural learning and tailored professional development.

· Our work relies on strong and trusted relationships — we build partnerships by being authentic, sharing information and giving honest feedback. We collaborate with communities across Australia, all levels of government and many other invested stakeholders.

Eligibility:

· To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.

· The occupant must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret, Confidential, Highly Protected) level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.

· The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check

How to apply:

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you Submit an online application through the NIAA Careers Page by
11:30pm 27-Aug-2025 AEST.