Head of Internal Audit & Business Assurance

Ethos BeathChapman; Sydney; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos BeathChapman is partnering with a large, complex organisation to appoint an experienced Head of Internal Audit & Business Assurance into a senior leadership role with executive exposure. The role blends strategic thinking with practical commercial judgment, driving independent assurance across governance, risk, controls and business resilience.

The successful candidate will lead a team, engage senior stakeholders and shape risk-based audit plans to support the organisation through

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualifications such as CIA, CA, CPA or CISA are desirable.
• Significant leadership experience within Internal Audit, Business Assurance or Risk Advisory.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, internal controls and complex business operations.
• Experience gained within a large, complex organisation or a Big 4 consulting environment.
• Broad knowledge of operational risk, business transformation, technology dependencies and organisational resilience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering risk-based audit plans.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and challenge senior executive stakeholders.
• Strong communication, people leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of internal audit and assurance activities, ensuring coverage is aligned to key business risks and strategic priorities.
• Provide independent assurance across governance, operational risks, internal controls, technology dependencies and business transformation.
• Build strong relationships with senior executives, providing credible insight and constructive challenge.
• Identify emerging business and operational risks, ensuring audit activities remain relevant as the organisation evolves.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality audits and reviews, providing practical recommendations and clear reporting to senior leadership.
• Lead, coach and develop a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

People leadership

Education

CIA/CA/CPA/CISA desirable

Job description

Head of Internal Audit & Business Assurance

Head of Internal Audit & Business Assurance
Senior Leadership Opportunity
We are partnering with a large, complex organisation to appoint an experienced Internal Audit leader into a senior position with significant executive exposure.
This opportunity will suit an individual with a strong background across internal audit, governance, risk management and business assurance, who can combine strategic thinking with sound commercial judgement and strong stakeholder management skills.
The successful candidate will play a key role in providing independent assurance across a complex business portfolio, working closely with senior stakeholders to identify emerging risks, strengthen controls and support business resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of internal audit and assurance activities, ensuring coverage is aligned to key business risks and strategic priorities.
• Provide independent assurance across governance, operational risks, internal controls, technology dependencies and business transformation.
• Build strong relationships with senior executives, providing credible insight and constructive challenge.
• Identify emerging business and operational risks, ensuring audit activities remain relevant as the organisation evolves.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality audits and reviews, providing practical recommendations and clear reporting to senior leadership.
• Lead, coach and develop a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

About You

• Relevant professional qualifications such as CIA, CA, CPA or CISA are desirable.
• Significant leadership experience within Internal Audit, Business Assurance or Risk Advisory.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, internal controls and complex business operations.
• Experience gained within a large, complex organisation or a Big 4 consulting environment.
• Broad knowledge of operational risk, business transformation, technology dependencies and organisational resilience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering risk-based audit plans.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and challenge senior executive stakeholders.
• Strong communication, people leadership and strategic thinking skills.