Autonomous Internal Audit Manager – Insurance

Hollard Insurance Company; North Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollard Insurance in North Sydney is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to shape the audit plan and partner with senior leaders across the business. You will lead audits end to end, engage executives on risks discovered, and help set the future direction of Internal Audit.

Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, you’ll have autonomy to influence how the team operates, deliver audits with minimal supervision, and coach junior staff while upholding audit standards.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in an audit environment at manager level.
• Financial services or insurance sector experience preferred.
• Ability to engage executives on risks and influence decisions.
• Strong relationship, listening and written/verbal communication skills.
• Qualified with IIA, CPA or CA; solid auditing and risk management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver audits across Hollard's businesses and partners, from planning and fieldwork through to reporting.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of controls; raise issues on weaknesses and non-compliance with policies and regulations.
• Help develop, review and maintain the audit universe and annual audit plan with the Head of Internal Audit.
• Prepare reports for the Risk Management Committee and Board Audit Committee; follow up open findings with management.
• Review work papers, coach and mentor team members, uphold Internal Audit standards.

Skills

Audit management

Executive stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Professional body qualification (IIA, CPA or CA)

Job description

Hollard Insurance in North Sydney is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to shape the audit plan and partner with senior leaders across the business. You will lead audits end to end, engage executives on risks discovered, and help set the future direction of Internal Audit.

Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, you’ll have autonomy to influence how the team operates, deliver audits with minimal supervision, and coach junior staff while upholding audit standards.