Job Description Position: APS5 - EL1 Payroll Audit Officers Location: Canberra, ACT Start date: ASAP Duration: Approx.
6-month contract Pay rate: APS5: $***** - $***** per hour plus 12% superannuation APS6: $***** - $***** per hour plus 12% superannuation EL1: $***** - $***** per hour plus 12% superannuation Security requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check Overview Our Federal Government client is seeking one or more experienced Payroll Audit Officers at the APS5 to EL1 equivalent level to support a significant payroll and leave reconciliation project.
The successful candidates will undertake a comprehensive audit of employee leave balances following the transition from a legacy system to a current HRMIS payroll system.
The project will involve reviewing records for up to 530 employees, identifying discrepancies and supporting the accurate correction and rectification of leave balances.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong payroll knowledge, advanced Excel skills and a thorough understanding of Australian Government and APS payroll requirements.
Flexible working arrangements are available; however, attendance in the Canberra office will be required on nominated days to review physical employee records.
Responsibilities Conduct detailed audits of annual, personal, long service and prior service leave balances for up to 530 employees.
Review and reconcile employee leave data between legacy and current payroll systems.
Identify discrepancies and clearly document audit findings.
Manually analyse, reconcile and validate payroll and leave data using Microsoft Excel.
Review physical and electronic employee records to verify leave entitlements and balances.




Prepare structured, accurate and easy-to-understand reports outlining discrepancies and recommended corrections.
Support the preparation and maintenance of documentation required for payroll rectification activities.
Ensure records and supporting documentation are appropriately maintained and filed.
Work collaboratively with relevant internal stakeholders to resolve identified discrepancies.
Experience/requirements Demonstrated experience auditing and reconciling employee leave balances.
Strong background in payroll, finance or a closely related field.
Demonstrated understanding of Australian Government and APS payroll requirements , including relevant employment legislation, industrial instruments, policies and compliance obligations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel , with demonstrated experience manually analysing and reconciling large volumes of data.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and investigate discrepancies.
Well-developed documentation and reporting skills.
Ability to work accurately with sensitive employee and payroll information.
Ability to commence at short notice.
Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check.
Availability to attend the Canberra office on nominated days to review physical employee records.
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📌 Payroll Auditor - Sos Recruitment (Canberra)
🏢 SOS Recruitment
📍 Canberra