Internal Financial Auditor

Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia?

With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

About the Role

This is a fantastic rewarding opportunity to join our Quality Risk and Compliance team in a specialised position focused on building the internal audit function, to support SSI Group’s audit, quality, risk and compliance activities. 

Reporting to the Head of Quality, Risk and Compliance, this is a newly created permanent position where you will be coordinating the internal financial audit function to support good governance and optimise SSI’s operational performance, planning, management and decision-making.

As a key member of the team, your role will be to provide independent and objective assessment of key business processes, evaluating the effectiveness of financial controls, risk management systems and operational processes.

The location for this position is flexible and we are open to applicants from Sydney, Melbourne and Queensland as we have offices in these locations. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the end-to-end management of the internal financial audit and assurance process, including conducting internal audits.
• Providing management with accurate and timely reports on the effectiveness of financial management and reporting systems
• Giving independent and objective assessments of the organisation’s operational processes and internal controls.
• Assessing SSI’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including jurisdictional obligations
• Assessing the effectiveness of existing policies and procedures and identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Contributing to the development of new policies and procedures and providing recommendations to ensure that they are adhered to.

About You

The successful incumbent will have a strong background in internal auditing as well as sound financial knowledge, with the expertise to guide and influence best practice within the internal audit space. 

This role would suit an individual with a curious mind, someone who is adaptable to the ever-changing complex environment of an NFP organisation. Experience in conducting internal audits, preferably in a community sector or not for profit setting is highly advantageous.

If you have a background in internal audit and a passion to contribute to a community-focused organisation performing rewarding and meaningful work, then this is a great opportunity for you!

Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success.

Essential Criteria

• At least 2+ years of experience in Internal Auditing, coupled with appropriate tertiary qualifications.
• Membership, or eligibility for membership, to the Institute of Internal Auditors Australia; CPA Australia or Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia
• High level of communication including strong oral & written skills.
• Well-developed analytical skills, including data analysis and strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of organisational operating activities, financial systems, controls and audit techniques

About Us

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach into how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
• Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight.
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

Our commitment to Diversity

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 6th October 2024

If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at talent@ssi.org.au or call us on 0403 984893.

A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process, (including the application form),  and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks .Should you require adjustments please email us at talent@ssi.org.au or call us on 0403 984893.

Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.