Do you enjoy research, analysis of data and preparation of reports?
Are you a team player, who enjoys assisting others develop?
If so, WE WANT YOU!
The Principal Auditor plans audits, conducts them in accordance with relevant legislations and auditing standards, reports on audit results and leads small audit teams, supervising and developing junior employees, ensuring issues are resolved and compliance met.
You will have experience in external auditing of financial statements with the ability to interpret and apply accounting and auditing standards.
We are establishing a pool of candidates for full or part time, permanent and fixed term vacancies that arise until (30 August 2023). Fixed term appointments will have the possibility of permanency.
This process may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies (permanent, fixed term, full-time or part time) within six months of the date of completion of the recruitment process.
Please refer to the attached JDF for more detailed position information.
Want to apply?
Applications are made online. You are required to provide:
- a current comprehensive CV
- a 2-page statement describing:
- an example of how you have supervised or mentored staff in financial analysis or auditing to identify issues with processes or reports
- what is your greatest achievement in your accounting career that relates to auditing
- evidence of your relevant qualification and details of progression towards a professional accounting body membership
This opportunity closes on 16 January 2023 at 12 noon (WST).
Other important position and recruitment information:
For shortlisting, you will be assessed on the following points
- a relevant tertiary qualification
- substantial progression towards membership of a relevant professional accounting body
- experience in external assurance auditing
- experience working in a team of financial professionals and supervising staff.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be further assessed on the above points, in addition to the below:
- experience in planning, supervising and conducting audits
- demonstrated effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
- experience interpreting and applying accounting and auditing standards
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills
The OAG conducts employment screening for successful applicants, including a national police clearance. An Australian Government security clearance may be undertaken, if required for the role.
For further information about these positions please contact Efthalia Samaras, Senior Director Practice Manager – Financial Audit on Efthalia.Samaras@audit.wa.gov.au or (08) 6557 7536 during business hours only.
About the OAG
The Office of the Auditor General for Western Australia is an independent entity reporting directly to Parliament on public sector accountability and performance. We help Parliament hold government to account; are a key source of independent and objective information to the community; and help promote change to improve public services.
We offer an interesting, varied and rewarding career experience working across 170 State and 148 local government entities.
At the OAG we have a strong focus on embracing and celebrating diversity. We provide flexible work and leave arrangements, and a range of additional employment benefits to enable staff to balance their work and other commitments. This includes:
- specialised training and development to support your continuing professional development requirements
- up to an additional four weeks’ leave per year through flexible working arrangements
- 13 weeks’ long service leave after seven years
- up to three Public Service Holidays per year
- cultural leave.
We are an inclusive workplace that genuinely values diversity of thought, perspective and experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, youth and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
