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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Chief Internal Auditor |
| Position Code: | 3170 | | Career Level: | 5 |
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Responsible for
Verifying the accuracy of all operating divisions returns and ensuring the organisation's financial systems and controls operate effectively. |
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Reports To
Chief Executive Officer, Financial Divisional Manager. |
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Supervises
A team of Internal Auditors, Legal Advisers, External Auditors. |
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Main Activities
Ensuring regular and prescribed audits of all operating branches and departments are undertaken in accordance with laid down policies and procedures.
Presenting regular audit reports to management verifying the accuracy of all transactions and reporting on other significant findings in the organisation's operations.
Improving audit techniques continually, often using computer based methods.
Controlling the investigation of major defalcations and referring findings on to relevant Legal/Criminal Investigation Officers.
Recommending changes for improvement to the organisation's financial methods.
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Key Skills
Knowledge of the organisation's operating activities, financial systems, controls and computer based audit techniques.
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Internal Contacts
Finance and Accounting staff, Department Heads. |
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External Contacts
Legal Advisers, External Auditors, Police. |
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Typical Experience
A qualified Accountant CPA or ACA with at least 8 - 10 years experience. |
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Other Comments
Alternative Title: Internal Audit Manager. |
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