Manager, Audit
On the hunt for an External Audit, Risk, Assurance Specialist to work on a short term contract in the CBD
Summary about this job
Audit - External
Company: Michael Page
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-7-4086-5751
Fax: +61-3-1351-6710
E-mail: n\a
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Detail information about job Manager, Audit. Terms and conditions vacancy
The role will involve joining the audit team and conducting a number of external audit duties at a busy time of year. The position is flexible in terms of level, however a candidate who is CPA/CA/ACCA qualified and has worked for a member of the "Big 4", multi-national Accounting practice or has had experience as an external auditor will be looked upon favourably.
Client Details
The organisation are a large state government department. They are well established and respected within the market and boast an impressive client portfolio across a range of industries.
Description
Produce a detailed audit plan, including details of any potential difficulties that may have been encountered during previous audits and ensure correct tests are applied to produce sufficient audit evidence, discuss with Director
Plan how testing work should be allocated amongst junior team members
Monitor the progress of jobs, ensure that budgets are met, address any problems that are encountered to ensure that the audit is finished within budget and timeframe
Check and supervise the work of more junior staff both on site and in office and complete any sections as necessary
Sign off audit sections, address any problems and/or queries and complete the file before passing it on to the Director for review.
Demonstrable experience leading external audits from planning to completion
Excellent accounts preparation skills
Computer experience - Excel, Word etc
Good up-to-date technical knowledge including recent developments in accounting standards
Communication - oral and written, ability to deal with variety of people in different environments
Organised - ability to deal with a variety of tasks
Client focused
Commercially aware
Team building skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to work well under pressure and manage deadlines
Profile
Demonstrate good inter-personal skills and must be able to communicate assertively with all levels of personnel.
Have a strong report writing skills and the ability to challenge, investigate, test and assess risks within the organisation.
Experience in the operation of Microsoft Office Software and computerised financial systems - Essential
Have a minimum of two to five years' experience in an internal audit environment - Essential
Job Offer
A chance to work for a well run Govt department in the CBD