Audit Lead - Hybrid Role in Melbourne | Stakeholder Focus

Marsh Agency; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh Agency in Melbourne is seeking an experienced audit professional to join our Internal Audit Department in a hybrid role. You will lead internal audits, support the annual plan, and build strong stakeholder relationships while guiding staff and coordinating resources.

Reporting to Audit Directors, you’ll communicate complex information to senior stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to governance and reporting across the function. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Significant proven experience in business, audit or accounting or equivalent education and experience.
• Sound knowledge of audit methods and internal control concepts and risk assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop audit plans and recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven project management skills and discretion with confidential data.
• Desire and ability to coach and manage associate managers and staff auditors.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Internal Audit Department and report to the Audit Directors.
• Support the risk assessment process and development of the annual audit plan.
• Lead internal audits and special projects with interviews, testing and report prep.
• Review work by audit staff and maintain deliverable quality.
• Build relationships with audit clients and support presentations to committees and management.
• Contribute to resource planning, budget oversight and staff development including mentoring.

Skills

Audit

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Audit automation tools

Data analytics

Job description

Marsh Agency in Melbourne is seeking an experienced audit professional to join our Internal Audit Department in a hybrid role. You will lead internal audits, support the annual plan, and build strong stakeholder relationships while guiding staff and coordinating resources.

Reporting to Audit Directors, you’ll communicate complex information to senior stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to governance and reporting across the function. Travel may be required.