• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
• Work alongside collaborative leaders and industry experts
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About this role
Be part of our dynamic and fast-growing Internal Audit and Risk Consulting practice where you will have the opportunity to work on high profile client assignments and deliver meaningful outcomes!
Our team is looking for Internal Audit Senior Manager with experience in the financial services industry. Ideally you will have either worked in the Australian financial services industry with at least 7 years in a professional services environment. You are required to have strong technical foundations with knowledge of internal audit standards, risk and controls practices.
Candidates with external audit, compliance and internal controls assurance experience in the financial services industry are welcome to apply.
The successful candidate will be:
Leading risk advisory services and internal audits on a range of clients, including preparing the internal audit plan, managing and delivering internal audits, and communicating with Audit Committees and senior executives.
Working closely with the Partners and Directors to drive business development activities and thought-leadership materials.
Managing and mentoring team members to continually develop the team’s skills and experience.
Building successful client relationships with a positive attitude to challenges and the agility to multitask effectively across competing priorities.
Staying up to date with audit practices, relevant regulations and best practices.
Working closely with internal teams, as well as clients to identify business development opportunities that will add value to our client’s business.
Self-motivated and enjoys getting things done!
Skills and experience
Minimum 7 years of demonstrated internal audit and risk experience, managing the delivery of internal audit engagements or programs, preferably serving the financial services industry and/or in a professional services Big 4 environment.
CA or other relevant professional qualification or post-grad qualification such as IIA is preferred.
Excellent technical knowledge and business acumen to provide practical solutions and insight to clients.
Organised, efficient, and have a high attention to detail to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Proven experience in
Leading, coaching and empowering teams
Driving business development activities, including preparation of Request for Tender responses,
Development of thought-leadership material, or developing deep knowledge and expertise in a particular sector or subject matter.
Financial management of internal audit projects including budgeting, project metrics and billing responsibilities
Project management of co-sources and outsourced internal audits
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Collaborative and consultative approach to working with diverse stakeholders with a proven ability to build effective relationships with senior client stakeholders.
Highly effective communicator (both written and verbal), with proven ability to communicate complex issues and solutions to a broad range of stakeholders.
Knowledge of financial reporting processes, financial services regulations and/or assurance engagements on controls (e.g. ISAE 3402, GS 007, ASAE 3150 and SoX) will be advantageous.
Curious, keen to learn from others and have a continuous improvement mindset.
If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team
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