deputy audit manager
3 days ago
Audit Office of South Australia
Job reference: 700554
Location: ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Employment type: Multiple ongoing and term roles available
About us:
The Audit Office of South Australia is the independent auditor of the South Australian public sector. Our Office reports directly to the South Australian Parliament on the audits of the finances, systems and processes of both state and local government agencies.
Our audits identify whether services and activities are effective, efficient and properly accounted for. We also provide recommendations to public sector agencies on future improvements they could make to deliver better outcomes to the South Australian community.
What we offer:
- A great place to grow your career, providing you with auditing, financial, accounting and management experience.
- A friendly and supportive team culture.
- Flexible ways of working, including part-time employment, flexitime, and work from home.
- Training opportunities to support your career development.
- Social events, to have some fun in your work life.
About the role:
The Deputy Audit Manager works in a small team within the Financial Audit Branch. The branch is responsible for planning, conducting and reporting on independent audits.
As a Deputy Audit Manager you will work closely with a Principal Audit Manager to provide the day-to-day co-ordination and monitoring of audits and reviews conducted by an audit team, your duties will include:
- coordinating and professionally supervising the audit team
- assisting in the planning, conduct and reporting on a portfolio of financial compliance audits, reviews of internal controls and issues of importance and interest in the public sector
- assisting in the planning, conduct and reporting of extended reviews of issues in the public sector, to promote the best use of public sector resources
- conducting specified agency audits, consistent with agency audit plans, and reporting obligations
- liaising regularly with senior managers in public sector agencies
- reviewing working papers, submitted by less experienced staff, to provide quality assurance.
Please refer to the role description (attached below) for more information about the role.
The expectation is that you will be appointed at the ASO5 salary level. Consideration will be given to a higher salary if you can demonstrate higher level skills and experience (see the role description for details).
During the audit report period, you will be working additional hours, and compensation is provided.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you need to have:
- demonstrated experience in applying accounting and auditing standards and practices
- demonstrated experience in interpreting legislation
- understanding of and ability to apply government accountability frameworks
- sound leadership skills
- demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, in particular a record of communicating complex and/or sensitive concepts and issues effectively
- demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
Salary:
$85,790 pa - $95,413 pa (ASO5 classfication level) plus 12% superannuation
Essential requirements:
- Completed a Bachelor level degree in accounting or commerce (majoring in accounting), recognised in Australia under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Must have commenced the professional accounting program for full membership of a professional accounting body, either CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (through their accredited tertiary degree entry pathways).
Specific requirements:
- Employment is subject to:
- completion of essential qualification requirements (as above)
- being an Australian citizen, permanent resident or VISA holder, at the time of applying.
- Shortlisted candidate/s will be required to complete a
pre-employment declaration form - Successful candidate/s will be required to complete a national criminal history check.
How to apply:
Please click 'Apply' and it will direct you to our online application process.
Your application will need to include a cover letter, resume and any other relevant documentation that supports your application. Please address your cover letter to Human Resources. Your cover letter should be a maximum of two pages and must directly address the following three competencies, listed in the role description:
- leading and relating to people
- problem solving
- achieves results.
Please see the role description (attached below) and the information sheet for candidates (attached below) to assist you with your
Please note: Visa holders will initially be offered a temporary contract if they are successful.
application.
Enquiries:
Human Resources
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The Audit Office of South Australia promotes diversity and flexible ways of working.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the diversity of our Office.
We are committed to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and women at the more senior levels.
Applications close: 20/10/2025 09:00 AM
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