Internal Audit Lead

Pacific National; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Purchase leave program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pacific National is seeking an experienced internal auditor to lead end-to-end audits from planning to reporting in Sydney. You will drive assurance, deliver recommendations and support risk management across the business.

You will have 5+ years in internal or external audits, CA/CIA/CPA qualifications preferred, and strong rail/logistics industry understanding. Join a team that values clarity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of internal or external audit experience.
• Experience auditing in a complex organisation.
• CIA/CA/CPA qualifications preferred.
• Rail and logistics industry knowledge is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Implement the approved Audit Plan by leading and conducting end to end internal audits
• Manage, coordinate and undertake consulting and advisory engagements as requested by the business
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to build a positive assurance culture across the organisation
• Provide expert audit advice and support to leaders to continuously improve processes and risk management outcomes
• Communicate findings, recommend improvements and verify resolution of corrective actions in a timely and accurately manner
• You will have responsibility managing a variety of audit projects across the whole of business from start to finish.

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Auditing regulations

Job description

Key responsibilities include:

• Implement the approved Audit Plan by leading and conducting end to end internal audits
• Manage, coordinate and undertake consulting and advisory engagements as requested by the business
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to build a positive assurance culture across the organisation
• Provide expert audit advice and support to leaders to continuously improve processes and risk management outcomes
• Communicate findings, recommend improvements and verify resolution of corrective actions in a timely and accurately manner

Our internal audits range in scale and scope and you will have touch points across our operations and corporate teams. You will have responsibility managing a variety of audit projects across the whole of business from start to finish.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in a similar role with the confidence to lead internal audit projects and as required present to all levels of the organisation. You will have a curious mind to unpack the why and collaborate with your stakeholders to drive best practice and continuous improvement outcomes.

In addition, will possess the following skills, experience and attributes:

• 5+ more years’ experience of internal or external audit
• Demonstrated experience in internal auditing within a complex organisation
• Certified Internal Auditor / Chartered Accountant / Certified Practicing Accountant qualifications
• Excellent understanding of auditing rules and regulations
• Relevant industry experience in rail and logistics is highly regarded

Why Join Us?

At Pacific National, we value the contribution of every team member. Our values underpin our commitment to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, supported and accepted.

Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Paid parental leave
• Novated leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Purchase leave program
• Access to our employee assistance program through Sonder

We live by our values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity and Own It. These values help us build strong connections, support one another and do our best work every day.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Ready to Deliver What Matters?

If you’re looking to develop your skills, gain valuable experience and take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

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