Internal Auditor

International Association Of Insurance Professionals (Iaip); Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Sydney CBD office

Wellbeing leave

Learning & development

Career growth

Employee benefits

Job summary

International Association Of Insurance Professionals (Iaip) is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor for Sydney CBD to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks. You will lead audits from planning to reporting and provide insights to senior leadership in a collaborative, agile environment.

The role requires auditing experience in insurance or financial services, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work autonomously across multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Internal Audit within insurance or financial services.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies and risk frameworks.
• Experience managing audits from planning through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating and delivering internal audit engagements from scoping through to reporting.
• Preparing audit programmes, work papers, testing documentation and supporting evidence.
• Evaluating effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and governance processes.
• Identifying control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
• Preparing clear audit findings and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Monitoring and tracking audit actions to ensure timely remediation.
• Building relationships across business units and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Supporting the annual audit plan development and execution.
• Collaborating with external co-sourced audit providers as needed.
• Staying updated on regulatory developments and best practices.

Skills

Internal audit

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Audit methodologies

Job description

Internal Auditor - Sydney CBD - Insurance Sector - $120K+Super

Your new company

A leading global insurer is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Consultant to join its high-performing team in Sydney. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks while partnering closely with stakeholders across the business. Working within a collaborative and agile environment, you will have the opportunity to lead audits from planning through to reporting, provide valuable insights to senior leadership, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

Your new role

• Planning, coordinating and delivering internal audit engagements from scoping through to reporting.
• Preparing audit programmes, work papers, testing documentation, and supporting evidence.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes.
• Identifying control weaknesses, operational risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Preparing clear and concise audit findings and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Monitoring and tracking audit actions to ensure timely remediation.
• Building strong working relationships across business units and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Supporting the ongoing development and execution of the annual audit plan.
• Working closely with external co-sourced audit providers where required.
• Keeping abreast of regulatory developments and industry best practice.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in Internal Audit within insurance, financial services, professional services or consulting environments.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk frameworks and control environments.
• Experience managing audits from planning through to completion.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, investigation and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• CPA, CA or equivalent professional qualification will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

• Salary package plus annual bonus.
• Flexible hybrid working model with two days working from home.
• Modern Sydney CBD office location.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and senior decision makers.
• Additional wellbeing leave and employee wellness initiatives.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Employee benefits and retail discount programmes.
• Genuine opportunities for long-term career growth and progression.