Kindergarten Audit & Assurance Specialist

Department Of Education & Training, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education & Training, Victoria seeks an experienced audit professional to join the KAAR team. You will assess financial viability and risk, contribute to audit and assurance programs, advise on contracting and financial matters, and prepare reports, presentations, and visuals.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with statutory audits, and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic government environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in different contexts and to identify trends, patterns, risks and opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience analysing and interpreting audited financial statements with footnotes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills that is clear to non-financial stakeholders.
• A keen eye for detail.
• A proactive self-starter, with an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial viability and risk assessments of complex funded organisations.
• Assist in delivering relevant audit and assurance programs.
• Provide advice on service provider contracting or financial issues.
• Prepare key communication materials such as written reports, PowerPoints and visualisations.
• Support internal training with financial expertise.

Skills

Critical thinking

Financial analysis

Auditing knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Autonomous working

Education

CA/CPA/CFA/FRM or equivalent

Job description

Department of Education & Training, Victoria seeks an experienced audit professional to join the KAAR team. You will assess financial viability and risk, contribute to audit and assurance programs, advise on contracting and financial matters, and prepare reports, presentations, and visuals.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with statutory audits, and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic government environment.