Audit Manager

Andrew Keayes - Greater Sydney Area | Professional Profile; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Exposure to diverse client portfolio

Career progression opportunities

Training and professional development

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Our client is a dynamic and growing consulting firm delivering internal audit, governance, risk and assurance services to clients across industries. We seek an experienced Internal Audit & Risk Manager to lead risk and audit solutions for Banking, Insurance, WM, Government and Industry sectors.

You will report to Directors/Partners, lead consultants, coach senior staff, and contribute to business development while ensuring high-quality engagements and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in internal audit, risk management, or assurance.
• Interest in emerging technologies such as data analytics and AI.
• Experience in consulting or professional services preferred.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, or CISA (part or completed) or equivalent.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.
• Proactive, client-focused approach with creative thinking and technology focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal audit engagements from planning through to reporting.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk-based audit plans.
• Evaluate internal controls, governance frameworks, and operational processes.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve risk management and compliance.
• Support clients with enterprise risk management frameworks and strategies.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports for senior management and boards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and proposal preparation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

CA/ACCA/CPA/CIA/CISA qualification

Tools

Data analytics (DA)

AI capabilities

Job description

Our client is a dynamic and growing consulting firm providing strategic internal audit, governance, risk, and assurance services to clients across multiple industries. They are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Internal Audit & Risk Manager to join their team and lead the delivery of high-quality risk and audit solutions for clients in the Banking, Insurance, WM, Government and Industry sectors. Reporting to the Directors/Partner, you will lead and coach Consultants and Snr Consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal audit engagements from planning through to reporting.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk-based audit plans.
• Evaluate internal controls, governance frameworks, and operational processes.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve risk management and compliance.
• Support clients with enterprise risk management frameworks and strategies.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports for senior management and boards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and proposal preparation.

About You

• 3+ years' experience in internal audit, risk management, or assurance.
• Proven interest in embracing emerging technology such as DA and AI.
• Experience within consulting or professional services preferred.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA (part or completed) or equivalent.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.
• A proactive and client-focused approach, creative thinking and emerging technology focussed.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary package + bonus scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Ongoing professional development and training.