Head of Internal Audit

Insignia Financial; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Insignia Financial seeks an experienced Head of Internal Audit to lead risk-based assurance across its diverse financial services businesses. You will report to the General Manager of Group Internal Audit, providing independent insight while building strong ties with Executives and Board Committees.

You will shape the audit approach with data analytics and AI, drive high-quality audits, develop a capable team, and influence strategy at the Group level.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading Internal Audit or assurance in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of modern Internal Audit methodologies, governance, risk and controls.
• Experience developing and delivering risk-based audit plans across complex portfolios.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and constructively challenge Executives and senior leaders.
• Experience preparing and presenting insights to senior management and Board/Committees.
• Solid understanding of financial services regulation and emerging industry risks.
• Demonstrated leadership in building high-performing audit teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and interest in data, technology and AI.
• Relevant tertiary and professional qualifications (CA/CPA/CIA/CISA) are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and dynamically maintain a risk-based Internal Audit Plan focused on material and emerging risks.
• Lead the delivery of high-quality audits and reviews with timely, practical outcomes.
• Provide clear reporting to senior management, Executives and Board Committees.
• Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders to understand strategy and risks.
• Provide independent challenge that strengthens governance and risk maturity.
• Contribute to Group Internal Audit strategy as a Leadership Team member.
• Lead, coach and develop audit professionals to build a high-performing team.
• Drive continuous improvement in audit methodologies, ways of working, and assurance practices.
• Champion innovations in data, automation, technology and AI to enhance coverage.

Skills

Internal Audit leadership

Governance & risk

Stakeholder influence

Data analytics

AI in assurance

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Education

CA/CPA/CIA/CISA

Tools

Data analytics tools

AI-enabled auditing

Job description

• 2x Head of Internal Audit Opportunity for Sydney and Melbourne
• Lead risk-based assurance across a complex financial services organisation
• Influence Executives, Boards and senior leaders on material and emerging risks
• Shape the future of Internal Audit through technology, data and AI

• 2x Head of Internal Audit Opportunity for Sydney and Melbourne
• Lead risk-based assurance across a complex financial services organisation
• Influence Executives, Boards and senior leaders on material and emerging risks
• Shape the future of Internal Audit through technology, data and AI

The opportunity to join our team

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Internal Audit leader to join our Group Internal Audit team as Head of Internal Audit.

Reporting to the General Manager, Group Internal Audit and forming part of the GIA Leadership Team, you will lead high-quality, risk-based assurance across a broad portfolio of Insignia Financial’s businesses. You’ll provide independent insight and constructive challenge on the risks that matter most, while building strong relationships across senior management, Executives and Board Committees.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who can combine deep audit expertise with commercial judgement, strong stakeholder influence and genuine people leadership. You’ll also play an important role in continuing to evolve our audit approach, including greater use of technology, data analytics and AI to improve assurance, efficiency and insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and dynamically maintain a risk-based Internal Audit Plan focused on material and emerging risks, regulatory requirements and effective audit coverage.
• Lead the delivery of high-quality audits and reviews, ensuring appropriate quality, timeliness and practical outcomes.
• Provide clear and insightful reporting to senior management, Executives and Board Committees, translating complex risk and control matters into meaningful business insights.
• Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders to understand strategic priorities, business challenges and emerging risks.
• Provide independent and constructive challenge that supports stronger governance, controls and risk maturity.
• Contribute to the direction and delivery of the Group Internal Audit strategy as a member of the GIA Leadership Team.
• Lead, coach and develop audit professionals, building a highly engaged and high-performing team.
• Drive continuous improvement across audit methodologies, ways of working and assurance practices.
• Champion innovative approaches to Internal Audit, including the use of data, automation, technology and AI to enhance audit coverage, efficiency and insight.

What You Will Bring

• Significant experience leading Internal Audit or assurance activities within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary Internal Audit methodologies, governance, risk and control frameworks.
• Experience developing and delivering risk-based audit plans across complex portfolios.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and constructively challenge Executives and senior leaders.
• Experience preparing and presenting clear, concise and impactful insights to senior management and Board or Audit Committees.
• Strong understanding of financial services regulation and emerging industry risks.
• Proven leadership capability with experience developing high-performing audit teams.
• A continuous-improvement mindset and an interest in how data, technology and AI can enhance the effectiveness of Internal Audit.
• Relevant tertiary and professional qualifications, such as CA, CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent, will be highly regarded.