Internal Audit Manager

Colink Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Colink Group in Australia is seeking an experienced internal auditor to support the Bank's internal audit function, collaborating with local business teams, Head Office and external service providers.

You will gain exposure to the full audit lifecycle—from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, testing, reporting, remediation and follow-up—preparing workpapers and bilingual English/Mandarin reporting packs for Head Office.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in internal or external audit within Australian ADI, Big 4 banking assurance practice or international financial institution.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• CA, CPA Australia or CIA qualification is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based internal audit engagements across Branch operations.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls against internal policies, Group standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop audit programs and conduct detailed control testing and process walkthroughs.
• Prepare high-quality audit workpapers, control narratives, process maps, flowcharts and testing documentation.
• Draft clear and concise audit findings, observations and management reports for senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate PBC (Provided by Client) requests, information gathering, interviews and walkthroughs with local business units and external service providers.
• Maintain and monitor audit issue registers and follow up on remediation activities.
• Review remediation evidence and perform independent validation testing prior to issue closure.
• Support Head Office audit engagements, including PBC coordination, document collation, stakeholder interviews and finding clearance.
• Prepare bilingual English/Mandarin reporting packs and provide regular updates to Head Office Internal Audit.
• Support ad-hoc reviews, thematic control assessments and special projects requested by Head Office.
• Monitor outsourced internal audit providers against agreed deliverables, timelines and service standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline

Job description

You will play an important role in supporting the Bank's internal audit function in Australia, working closely with local business teams, Head Office and external professional service providers.

You will have exposure to the full audit lifecycle, from planning and risk assessment through to fieldwork, control testing, reporting, remediation and follow-up.

About the Opportunity

You will play an important role in supporting the Bank's internal audit function in Australia, working closely with local business teams, Head Office and external professional service providers.

You will have exposure to the full audit lifecycle, from planning and risk assessment through to fieldwork, control testing, reporting, remediation and follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver risk-based internal audit engagements across Branch operations in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan and internal audit methodology.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls against internal policies, Group standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop audit programs and conduct detailed control testing and process walkthroughs.
• Prepare high-quality audit workpapers, control narratives, process maps, flowcharts and testing documentation.
• Draft clear and concise audit findings, observations and management reports for senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate PBC (Provided by Client) requests, information gathering, interviews and walkthroughs with local business units and external service providers.
• Maintain and monitor audit issue registers and follow up on remediation activities.
• Review remediation evidence and perform independent validation testing prior to issue closure.
• Support Head Office audit engagements, including PBC coordination, document collation, stakeholder interviews and finding clearance.
• Prepare bilingual English/Mandarin reporting packs and provide regular updates to Head Office Internal Audit.
• Support ad-hoc reviews, thematic control assessments and special projects requested by Head Office.
• Monitor outsourced internal audit providers against agreed deliverables, timelines and service standards.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented and comfortable working independently, with the ability to build strong relationships across different teams and cultures.

You will ideally have:

• 3–5 years' experience in internal or external audit within an Australian ADI, Big 4 banking assurance practice or international financial institution.
• A Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• CA, CPA Australia or CIA qualification is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodology, internal controls, auditing standards and banking regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full audit lifecycle independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with local teams, overseas Head Office and external professional advisers.