Internal Controller

Thales; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

ThalesFlex – Hybrid work

Fitness Passport Discount

Employee discounts

Paid Parental Leave

Veterans Leave

Novated Lease

Training development opportunities

Wellbeing & Support

Job summary

Thales Australia is seeking a corporate audit and risk specialist to support internal control, audit, and risk assurance activities. You will execute audits, test key processes, track remediation, and maintain dashboards for real-time risk visibility.

With a focus on ERM, GRC, and governance, you will identify improvements, communicate deficiencies, and uphold integrity and independence across all audit activities. A Defence security clearance is required and Australian citizenship is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), or a related discipline.
• Experience conducting internal audits, control reviews, investigations, and assurance activities, including the development of findings and recommendations.
• Degree in Risk Management, Accounting, Finance, Law, Audit, or a related discipline.
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach to identifying control deficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Acting with integrity, objectivity, and independence throughout all audit and control activities.
• Communicating deficiencies and remediation requirements clearly.

Responsibilities

• Executing audit assignments and control assessments in alignment with the internal audit plan
• Conducting detailed testing of key business processes and controls to assess their design and operating effectiveness
• Tracking remediation activities to ensure agreed corrective actions are implemented promptly
• Updating the internal control dashboard to provide real-time visibility of control status, risk exposure, and remediation progress to stakeholders
• Managing and validating data accuracy and integrity during reporting processes and any related data migration activities to ensure consistency and completeness

Skills

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Internal Controls

Internal Audit

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Education

Degree in Risk Management, Accounting, Finance, Law, Audit, or related discipline

Job description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

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.

Our Benefits

• Competitive remuneration (Insert WAGE EA) + Super + Profit Share
• 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, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Personal & professional training development opportunities
• Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner

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

The purpose for this role is to Support Thales Australia by delivering effective internal control, audit, and risk assurance activities that minimize potential threats and ensure remediation efforts are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.

• Executing audit assignments and control assessments in alignment with the internal audit plan
• Conducting detailed testing of key business processes and controls to assess their design and operating effectiveness
• Tracking remediation activities to ensure agreed corrective actions are implemented promptly
• Updating the internal control dashboard to provide real-time visibility of control status, risk exposure, and remediation progress to stakeholders
• Managing and validating data accuracy and integrity during reporting processes and any related data migration activities to ensure consistency and completeness

Your Experience

• Demonstrated experience in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), or a related discipline
• Experience conducting internal audits, control reviews, investigations, and assurance activities, including the development of findings and recommendations
• Degree in Risk Management, Accounting, Finance, Law, Audit, or a related discipline
• Demonstrating a proactive approach and detail-oriented approach to identifying control deficiencies and areas for improvement
• Acting with integrity, objectivity, and independence throughout all audit and control activities
• Communicating deficiencies and remediation requirements clearly

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

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

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.

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