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The Professional Services Group provides timely, expert advice and assistance across the ANAO on a diverse range of audit and related topics.
We provide direct support to the ANAO executive through independent quality reviews, the provision of advice and the preparation of responses to Australian Government reform. We also provide vital support to our financial statement, performance statements and performance auditors, including an up-to-date and comprehensive policy and guidance database; an audit methodology package including templates and guidance; and learning and development courses and information seminars. Most importantly, we offer well thought-out technical auditing and accounting advice to our auditors when they are in the field.
We contribute to the audit and accounting profession in Australia by providing client seminars that update ANAO clients on financial reporting developments and contractor briefings on topical public sector issues, as well as being an active member of the Australasian Council of Auditors-General (ACAG). We also support ANAO initiatives to build auditing capacity outside Australia by assisting the Indonesian Audit Office with quality assurance and audit support through the ANAO’s strategic partnership agreement with DFAT.
Our staff are afforded numerous opportunities to develop our technical knowledge through learning and development activities, as well as networking with policy agencies, professional bodies and other audit offices. A number of our staff also spend part of the year working on financial audits, thereby further developing their technical auditing and accounting skills.
Roles, requirements and responsibilities
Job requirements
To be considered for a professional services position at the ANAO, you will require the following:
- Accounting or other tertiary qualifications considered relevant by the delegate are highly desirable;
- Strong accounting, financial or performance auditing/ analysis and/or IT technical skills;
- Understanding of financial statements and related financial or performance audit risk-based methodologies and practices, including IT audit principles;
- Demonstrated capacity to deliver less complex technical training and undertake technical research;
- Good track record in project management; and
- Australian Citizenship.
More senior positions also require:
- Accounting and/or other relevant tertiary qualifications are highly desirable;
- A professional background demonstrating superior accounting, financial management and/or auditing skills;
- A strong track record in client and project management; and
- Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage audit operations.