Audit Manager

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks leave

Hybrid work

Wellbeing payment

Training programs

Global mobility

Volunteer opportunities

Green offices

Tree planting

Job summary

Zurich Insurance Australia & New Zealand is seeking an Audit Manager to strengthen Group Audit. You will report to the Head of Audit and help keep Zurich safe by delivering quality audits and actionable insights for better outcomes.

You will work locally and with our international audit community, leveraging data analytics and GenAI to shape a forward-thinking function. Join a values-driven global organisation with growth and sustainable impact.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality audits on time and within budget.
• Ability to lead risk assessments, audit planning and scoping.
• Strong report writing with clear business impact and root-cause analysis.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and maintain open communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality audits on time and within budget.
• Lead risk assessments, audit planning and scoping.
• Prepare clear audit reports with root causes and actions.
• Foster collaboration and coaching within the audit team.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure timely, constructive communication.

Skills

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

GenAI in auditing

Job description

A new transformational adventure awaits you…

How does 5 weeks of annual leave, a fulfilling career you'll genuinely enjoy, and working for a reputable organization that promotes wellbeing and drives digital transformation sound to you?

As one of Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’ and Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ for 2025, Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry, is on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.

Join us on this thrilling journey as we work towards our vision of becoming Australia's leading digital insurer. If you're eager to be part of a values-driven global organisation that's experiencing real growth and transformation, and if you share our commitment to making a tangible difference and taking continuous steps towards a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet, then keep reading!

Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference

It’s important to know, what you do matters. At Zurich, we don’t just cover, we care.

We are now in the market for an Audit Manager; you will join Group Audit and report to the Head of Audit – Australia & New Zealand. You will help keep Zurich safe by delivering high-quality audits that provide meaningful insight, strengthen decision-making and support better outcomes for our customers and business.

You will work locally and across our international audit community, bringing together diverse perspectives and innovative approaches. Through data analytics, technology and GenAI, you will help shape a forward-thinking audit function that is ready for the future.

Important to your success – let’s grow together

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Delivering high-quality audits on time, within budget and in collaboration with Group Audit’s Centres of Excellence
• Leading risk assessments, audit planning and scoping to identify key risks and evaluate the control environment
• Preparing clear, insightful audit reports that explain business impact, root causes and agreed action
• Building trusted relationships with stakeholders and maintain open, constructive communication throughout each audit
• Coaching team members and fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, experimentation and continuous learning

Belong. Zurich is here to support you

There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be and the right choice for you, but here are just a few.

• Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, along with 15 days of personal/carer’s leave as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing. Plus, access to Family Care (parental leave).
• Benefit from a hybrid working arrangement – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home per week for full-time employees.
• Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier, receive an AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, and a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your work-from-home setup (flex work - hybrid working), along with other great benefits through our Shine portal.
• Grow and thrive in your career with our award-winning training programs. We support and encourage your development because our strength lies in our people, and we value your individuality.
• Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate, and make a positive difference beyond your role.
• Take advantage of global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries worldwide.
• Volunteer and work in our state-of-the‑art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office) and dress for your day.
• We plant a tree for every new employee.
• Not to mention our various employer of choice awards/memberships – WGEA; Family Inclusive Workplace; Gold AWEI Employer, Pride in Diversity… to name a few.

We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong, be yourself, maintain work/life balance, and thrive in a supportive environment.

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application.