Audit Manager

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

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Audit team at Marsh. This role will be based in Melbourne. This is a hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the office.

You will work within the Internal Audit Department and partner closely with Audit Directors to support the delivery of the annual audit plan. The role includes leading audit activity, building effective stakeholder relationships and contributing to reporting, governance and team development across the function.

We Will Count On You To

• 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, including interviews, testing and report preparation
• Review work completed by audit staff and help maintain the quality of deliverables
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with audit clients and support presentations to Audit and Risk Committees and management
• Contribute to resource planning, budget oversight and staff development, including recruiting, training, mentoring and performance feedback

What You Need To Have

• Significant proven experience in business, audit or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Sound knowledge of audit methods and internal control concepts, with the ability to assess business and technology risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting complex or sensitive information to senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and assess risks and develop effective audit plans and recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to exercise discretion, work independently within broad guidelines, tactfully handle sensitive and confidential data, and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• The desire and ability to coach and manage several associate managers, senior auditors, and staff auditors.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or a related field

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience in superannuation and knowledge of APRA and ASIC regulations
• A CPA, CIA, CISA or related qualification, or active progress towards one
• Experience with data analytics and audit automation tools is preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Why Join Our Team

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and value colleagues of all backgrounds, without regard to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.