Internal Auditor, United States Studies Centre

• An exciting opportunity to utilise your Auditing experience in a newly formed team

• Expected end date of December 2024

• Casual position, $38.93 per hour, exclusive Super

About the opportunity 

                                                                                                                                       

The United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney is an independent, university-based research centre, dedicated to the rigorous analysis of American foreign policy, economic security, emerging technology, politics, and culture. The Centre is a national resource, that builds Australia's awareness of the dynamics shaping America - and critically - their implications for Australia. We are now searching for an Internal Auditor to join this high performing team.

The Internal Auditor is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the Centre’s operations and assessing the effectiveness and adequacy of all internal controls of management.

Other duties and responsibilities may include:

• carrying out financial, operational, and compliance audit duties such as evaluating internal controls, applying professional audit techniques, preparing audit work papers, developing solutions, and documenting findings

• providing relevant information under review such as findings and recommendations to the Centre's management and Audit and Risk Committee

• assisting with identifying improvement opportunities and risk factors from analysing the Centre’s operational functions

• special project as required

• ad-hoc activities commensurate with the positions as required.

About you

• previous experience as an Auditor within a large complex organisation

• currently studying an accounting degree, law degree, or post-grad

• previous experience with legal compliance risks is highly desirable

• excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrating strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• ability to work collaboratively with all business units, stakeholders and customer representatives with firm deadlines

• proven ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative

• strong attention to detail and accuracy

• highly self-motivated with an ability to build strong relationships through diplomacy and trust.

For a copy of the position description, please follow this link: Internal Auditor_JD_18122023.docx

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

How To Apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out an application, please contact the United States Studies Centre Finance team at [email protected]  

Applications Close

Sunday 07 January 2024 11:59 PM