Internal Audit Manager

Leading Mid-market Professional Service provider is currently seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join their Risk Advisory Team in Sydney
 
Our Client: Our client is the largest mid-market professional service provider. Their culture is collaborative and personal, and they recognize that to deliver exceptional service, they must provide an empowering and flexible environment for their people. The Risk Advisory Services team enhances shareholder value, secures business wealth and allows for increased growth opportunities by assisting businesses manage risk to their business objectives.  Their team service their Public Sector clients through Internal Audit, Outsourced Risk Mitigation, Process Mapping, Control Remediation, Risk Workshops, Risk Consulting and Third-Party Assurance.
 
The Opportunity: The Sydney Risk Advisory Services team is looking to appoint a motivated and high-calibre Manager, specializing in Internal Audit and Risk. As a Manager, you will also be working with the Leadership Team in building their brand in the market. You will work closely with Partners and Senior Management to deliver a range of internal audits, management reviews and provide advice to clients. This role offers a great variety of work, autonomy, client contact and direct Partner interaction and coaching.
 
Your client portfolio will consist primarily of NSW State Government Organisations, across a range of Government Clusters. You will also have opportunities to work with Local and Federal Government Organisations, Not-For-Profits and private sector clients. 
 
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Delivering a variety of internal audits, business risk assurance and business process improvement projects in accordance with internal methodologies and procedures. This will include report writing and communicating directly with clients.
• Working with clients to recommend policy, procedural, process, system and control improvements through the internal audit process.
• Actively participating in business development activities such as networking events, drafting proposal responses and pitching to prospective clients.
• Preparing scoping documents in response to client requests, preparing reports for projects undertaken and assisting with the development of new methodologies and service offerings.
• Collaborating with Partners and Senior Managers to assist with scheduling of work across the practice
• Maintaining relationships with clients and working with internal stakeholders to create future business opportunities.
• Assist in building and mentoring a team of highly skilled internal audit and risk staff.
• Manage a varied portfolio of clients across a range of industry sectors, with a focus on risk, controls and assurance.
• Supervise and undertake fieldwork and prepare written reports or deliverables of a high quality and standard, adhering to budgets and timelines.
• Drive the development of new business solutions / service offerings.
• Drive the continuous improvement of current practice processes, tools and methodologies.
• Drive growth initiatives and business development of the practice while working with Partners / Directors and other service lines across broader internal teams.

 
Qualifications & Experience & Skills Required:

• High level of experience in a similar role in practice or industry
• Accounting or business-related tertiary qualification
• Certifications or qualifications relevant to the role (CIA, CA, CPA, CISA, PRINCE2 etc.)
• Experience with IIA Standards and Practices
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Management systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, TechOne etc.)
• Experience in developing strategic and annual internal audit plans, enterprise-wide risk assessments and framework reviews
• Extensive experience in delivering various types of internal audits covering operational, financial and performance internal audits together with health checks, ‘deep dives’ etc.
• Strong working knowledge of key business risks and an understanding of IT related risks
• Experience with developing and reviewing internal audit scopes and statements of work
• Extensive experience in process mapping, risk and control identification
• Significant experience in presenting to Senior Management, Boards and ARCs
• Exposure to latest better practices/methodologies/frameworks in regard to risk management, project management, records management, procurement/contract management, governance, legislative compliance etc.
• Australian driver’s license and vehicle access (as travel outside of Sydney Metro may be required)

 
If you are interested in learning more about the business, the partners, culture and how you might be valued please follow the prompts to forward your CV or contact Danny Innes on Danny@geniuspeople.com.au or 0430538387