115,899 - $130,733 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Canberra - ACT, Melbourne CBD - VIC
- The Role
As an EL1 Financial Compliance Assurance Manager, you will :
Conduct and lead thorough compliance assurance activities and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of financial controls, risk management systems and operational processesEstablishes audit and assurance objectives, scope and designs and implement assurance methodologies, processes and testing criteria. This includes executing the audit and assurance activityAssess and analyse information from various sources to ensure the Department of Defence (Defence) is compliant with applicable laws, regulations and financial policies and proceduresPrepare and present management with accurate and timely reports on financial compliance assurance reviews and audit findings, including recommendations for improvementGive independent and objective assessment of Defence's operation, financial risk and internal controlsBuild and sustain productive working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement risk management strategiesManage and coordinate the Defence Finance Group risk assessment, risk review process, and other related risk reporting requirementsLead and support the team to meet their deliverables within nominated timeframes and to a consistently high standard. This includes mentoring and coaching staff in their development areas, including audit and assurance standardsPrepare Executive Briefs, submissions and committee reportsUndertake other ad hoc duties as requiredAbout our TeamThe Financial Compliance Assurance Directorate undertakes financial compliance assurance audits and activities in accordance with Defence financial policies, frameworks, guidance and legislation. The team applies a risk-based approach to its strategic objectives, leveraging automation and data analytics to identify financial business process risk, issues and integrity related matters which require further investigation. The team also provides advice to DFG and other stakeholders to improve Defence's financial compliance control environment and operational business processes.
Experience in conducting audits and / or assurance activities in a regulated industry.Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems and experience with data analytics.Working knowledge of financial analysis techniques.Great attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work with large data sets.Experience with data analytics and visualisation tools.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Familiarity with international auditing standards and the Commonwealth Risk Management Framework.