The Role
As a Senior Financial Compliance Assurance Officer, you will:
* Conduct thorough compliance assurance activities and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of financial controls, risk management systems and operational processes.
* Develop audit and assurance objectives, scope and implement assurance methodologies, processes and testing criteria. This includes executing the audit and assurance activity.
* Assess and analyse information from various sources to ensure the Department of Defence (Defence) is compliant with applicable laws, regulations and financial policies and procedures.
* Prepare and present management with accurate and timely reports on financial compliance assurance reviews and audit findings, including recommendations for improvement.
* Give independent and objective assessment of Defence’s operations, financial risk and internal controls.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to successfully deliver on audits and assurance activities.
* Manage and coordinate the Defence Finance Group risk assessment, risk register, and other related risk reporting requirements.
* Undertake risk identification, analysis, treatment and control, using expertise to improve risk management practices and to identify common and strategic risks and issues.
* Assist and support the team to meet their deliverables within nominated timeframes and to a consistently high standard.
* Prepare Executive Briefs, submissions and committee reports.
* Undertake other ad hoc duties as required.
About our Team
The Financial Compliance Assurance Directorate undertakes financial compliance assurance audits and activities in accordance with Defence financial policies, frameworks, guidance and legislation. The team applies a risk-based approach to its strategic objectives, leveraging automation and data analytics to identify financial business process risk, issues and integrity related matters which require further investigation. The team also provides advice to DFG and other stakeholders to improve Defence’s financial compliance control environment and operational business processes.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
* Experience in conducting audits and/or assurance activities.
* Experience in undertaking risk management practices.
* Working knowledge of financial analysis techniques.
* Great attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work with large data sets.
* Experience with data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g. PowerBI).
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Familiarity with international auditing standards and the Commonwealth Risk Management Framework.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 30 April 2026
For further information please review the job information pack, reference DFG/02039/26 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=C6C47DA5-FD1C-AB12-721C-ECD89D404FE8