Intern - Financial Audit (Apr 2021)

This internship at the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is an exciting opportunity to apply what you are learning, develop new skills and get that competitive edge when it comes time to apply for graduate programs.

Initially, a 6-month casual contract will be offered, with a possibility of extension. Hours will be mutually agreed and based on your study schedule, with the continued successful completion of your degree taking priority.

As a financial audit intern at the ANAO you will

• receive an hourly rate of $17.64 to 26.76 per hour (depending on age) which includes a 20% loading in lieu of leave entitlements
• get real-world hands-on experience, learning, applying and reviewing financial statements according to accounting standards
• work as part of a team to support various phases of audits, working on continuous monitoring strategies, fieldwork testing, business walkthroughs and preparing reports of audit issues
• interact daily with various levels of management and other government agencies, expanding your network of finance professionals and industry representatives
• obtain and develop an understanding of the ANAO audit approach, and methodology and tools
• acquire knowledge about identifying and analysing various accounting and auditing issues

Eligibility

Successful applicants will

• be a second-year university student majoring in Accounting, Audit or other Finance related disciplines,
• be active, responsible and energetic,
• be interested in developing their skills and building a career in audit,
• have a good knowledge of accounting (basic), and
• be living in Canberra (where our office is located)

About us

The ANAO is a specialist public sector entity that provides a full range of audit services to the Australian Parliament, the Australian Government and public sector entities. The 'Auditor-General Act 1997' provides the legislative framework for the role of the Auditor-General and the ANAO.

The purpose of the ANAO is to drive accountability and transparency in the Australian Government sector through quality evidence based audit services and independent reporting to Parliament, the Executive and the public, with the result of improving public sector performance. The Executive is accountable to Parliament for its use of public resources and the administration of legislation passed by the Parliament. The Auditor-General scrutinises and provides independent assurance as to whether the Executive is operating and accounting for its performance in accordance with Parliament's purpose.