Internal Audit Manager

Rabobank; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rabobank in Sydney seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead audits across diverse business areas, ensuring independent assurance over risk management, governance and controls. You will report to the Head of Internal Audit and collaborate with stakeholders to drive impactful insights.

The role requires 2–5 years in internal audit, professional qualifications (CA/CPA/IIA), and strong communication skills to influence outcomes and improve processes.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in Internal Audit within Banking & Finance, Big 4 or external audit.
• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA Australia, or IIA.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk management and internal controls.
• Knowledge of Australia & New Zealand regulatory requirements.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders constructively.
• Experience using data analytics in an audit environment valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop audit plans, programs and testing approaches.
• Conduct audits independently across functions including control testing.
• Assess effectiveness of management controls and governance.
• Review remediation actions for audit findings.
• Produce high-quality audit documentation and reports.
• Analyze results and discuss with stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business areas.
• Monitor agreed audit actions and follow up.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls and risk management.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Analytics

Communication

Education

CA/CPA/IIA

Job description

Job Title

Internal Audit Manager

Job Description

About Us:
Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist in food & agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture & are committed to adding long‑term value for clients. Our commitment to our employees & clients is at the heart of everything we do.

About the role:

At Rabobank, Internal Audit helps the bank achieve its strategic objectives by providing independent assurance over risk management, governance & control processes. As the third line of defence, Internal Audit reports directly to the Rabobank ANZ Audit Committee & Global Audit Rabobank.

We’re looking for an Internal Auditor to join our Sydney‑based team. This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional who enjoys working across a broad range of business areas, building strong stakeholder relationships, & delivering insights that drive better business outcomes.

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, RANZ, you’ll assess the effectiveness of controls, identify opportunities for improvement, & provide meaningful recommendations that support the bank’s continued success.

Top Role Accountabilities:

• Support the development of audit plans, programs & testing approaches
• Conduct audits independently, including control & compliance testing across a range of business functions
• Assess the effectiveness of management controls & governance processes
• Review remediation actions to ensure audit findings are appropriately addressed
• Prepare high‑quality audit documentation, including workpapers, findings & reports
• Analyse audit results, develop practical recommendations & discuss outcomes with stakeholders
• Build & maintain strong relationships with assigned business areas
• Monitor & follow up on agreed audit actions & commitments
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls & risk management practices

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• 2- 5 years’ experience in an Internal Audit role within Banking & Finance, Big 4 Consulting or external audit
• Professional qualification or membership such as Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA), CPA Australia (CPA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk management & internal controls
• Working knowledge of Australia & New Zeland regulatory requirements
• Excellent relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills.
• An ability to communicate clearly & succinctly, verbally & in writing
• The ability to influence, challenge and engage stakeholders constructively.
• The ability to analyse & solve problems
• Experience using data analytics in an audit environment will be highly regarded

To be successful, you will have:

• Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure transformation, migration, technology lifecycle, & data centre transition programs within Agile delivery environments
• Strong operational planning, cutover management, & delivery governance capability
• Demonstrated success coordinating cross‑functional teams, managing complex delivery dependencies, & driving execution across multiple concurrent workstreams
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, including server migrations, virtualisation, networks, data centre relocations, & associated interdependencies
• Excellent risk & issue management capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying & resolving challenges.
• Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence & engage at all levels
• The ability to build credibility, foster collaboration, & create alignment across diverse teams
• Agile delivery experience & certifications (such as Scrum Master or SAFe) highly regarded

Our Values

Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, & positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, & the way we live our values, “Client Driven”, “Responsible”, “Professional” & “Cooperative” make it a great place to work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Please let our Talent Acquisition team know if you need any accommodations to make our opportunities more accessible to you