Manager, Systems Assurance (VPSG5.2)

Location
Melbourne, Australia
Salary
USD 52.27 - 57.23 per hour
Posted
30 Sep 2020
Closes
01 Oct 2020
Ref
512464
Job role
Accountant
Experience level
Manager
Are you a Systems Assurance or Information Systems Auditor with a background in financial audit?

Are you proficient in testing IT general and application controls as it relates to audits of financial reports?

Do you want to play a key role in using data and analytics to streamline testing of IT general and application controls?

If you answered yes, this is your opportunity to be a key member of our data, analytics and systems assurance team with access to cutting edge tools and large datasets across government.

We're committed to work-life balance by offering flexible working arrangements. This includes variable start/finish times, work from home arrangements and part time employment. Any extra time you invest during peak periods is returned to you as an extra form of leave.

What we do

VAGO play a critical role in holding the public sector to account by reviewing how effectively agencies deliver services and use public funds. We positively affect the lives of Victorians by examining government entities' effectiveness, reporting on inefficiencies, and recommending how to improve future performance.

What you'll do

With multiple permanent and fixed term roles available, this is your opportunity to join a team of talented and highly motivated professionals with a diverse range of skills and experience across IT Audit, SQL development, programming, and dashboard visualisations.

You will play a leading role in:

  • Helping to plan and execute the IT aspects of our audits of financial reports
  • Enhancing audit teams better understanding of the IT environment
  • Improving audit teams' reliance on system controls


  • Providing subject matter expertise around IT general and application controls and inherent risks to specific systems
  • Provide advice on trends and topical issues impacting the assurance industry


If you want more details about the role, check out the position description on our careers page.

Who you are

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Three or more years' experience working full time in the IT audit (external and/or internal) or IT consulting field
  • Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or related fields
  • CISA or similar relevant professional certification


While not essential, the following would be a bonus:

  • Additional tertiary qualifications in Business, Accounting, or Commerce
  • Familiarity with ERPs such as SAP, Oracle E-Business, People Soft and other systems used throughout the Victorian Public Sector


  • Experience with audits of financial reports
  • Current membership (or working to obtain) membership CAANZ or CPA Australia


What's on offer?

As a high performing organisation we constantly seek new ways to deliver the best possible outcomes for the Victorian community. We look for people who can imagine possibilities and transform them into realities.

In return we offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Industry leading tools and working approaches
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Supportive environment for parents, carers and students


In the current climate, careers at VAGO provide career and income certainty. Our operations continue to be delivered through alternative approaches including remote working arrangements and increased investment in advanced technology tools.

Once our workforce transitions to post COVID-19 recovery phase, you will still enjoy remote working arrangements, part-time work and the ability to vary your start and finish times.

We value diversity and are working towards becoming a fully accessible workplace. If you have special needs, we encourage you to request reasonable adjustments to enable success in the recruitment process and/or the workplace.

How to apply

Click the "Apply Now" button and send us your resume and brief cover letter (1-2 pages).

We're not about red tape, so a separate response to selection criteria isn't needed.

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