Internal Control Analyst

Thales Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment

Fitness Passport Discount – Access to

Employee discounts with affiliates

Modernised Paid Parental Leave

Novated Lease options

Job summary

Thales Group in Australia is seeking an Internal Control Analyst to deliver effective internal control, audit, and risk assurance activities. The role focuses on minimizing threats and prioritising remediation.

You will execute audits, test key processes, identify control deficiencies, and support practical remediation while maintaining dashboards and reporting for visibility of risk exposure. A Defence security clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to interpret data and reporting outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate risks, issues, findings and remediation requirements.
• Experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Compliance is advantageous.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Business, Law or related discipline is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit assignments and control assessments per the plan.
• Test key business processes and controls for design and operating effectiveness.
• Identify control deficiencies and support remediation actions.
• Monitor remediation activities to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain internal controls reporting and dashboards for risk visibility.
• Support data analysis to ensure reliable information for decision-making.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to support risk and assurance outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Judgement

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Risk Management/Business/Law

Job description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – driving this technology are our people.

It takes talented people to build and power the systems and solutions that communities depend on every day. So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $14.95 P/W
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire and Tech)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Novated Lease options

Our Team

This role is part of our corporate team, a central hub for Thales Australia. It’s where our shared services – think finance, legal, HR, procurement – come together to make sure all teams across Australia have access to the business services they need. Cross-functional collaboration helps us build out Thales’ capabilities – and helps us open up new career opportunities for employees all across the business.

Your role

As our Internal Control Analyst, this role is responsible for delivering effective internal control, audit, and risk assurance activities that minimise potential threats and ensure remediation efforts are prioritised.

• Execute audit assignments and control assessments in accordance with the internal audit and assurance plan
• Conduct testing of key business processes and controls to assess their design and operating effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
• Identify control deficiencies, document findings and support the development of practical remediation actions
• Monitor and track remediation activities to ensure agreed actions are implemented within agreed timeframes
• Maintain and enhance internal controls reporting and dashboards, providing visibility of control performance, risk exposure and remediation progress
• Support data analysis, reporting and data quality activities to ensure information used for assurance and decision-making is accurate and reliable
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across the business to support risk, controls and assurance outcomes
  

Your experience

• Ideally have 0-3 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Compliance, with proven ability to conduct control testing and risk assessments, identify risks and control weaknesses, and develop practical recommendations to improve business processes and control effectiveness
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail and the ability to interpret data and reporting outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate risks, control issues, findings and remediation requirements to a range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity and sound judgement
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Business, Law or a related discipline is desirable
  

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre‑employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. ... If this role feels right –no matter your background or personal circumstances –please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.