Internal Controls Analyst

Agrifutures; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agrifutures is seeking an Internal Controls Analyst to design, implement and operate internal controls across the organisation within the Finance team. You will advise on business processes, risk mitigation and compliance aligned with corporate standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, perform control testing and SOX activities, prepare leadership reports, and maintain risk/control matrices while driving process improvements and quality adherence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CA/CPA/CIA qualification or actively pursuing.
• 3+ years in internal controls, audit, or financial compliance.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404/302, and COSO framework.
• Strong communication, stakeholder-management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify key business risks and design mitigations through controls and SOPs.
• Perform control testing, SOX activities, and remediation with auditors.
• Prepare internal control reporting for leadership and track initiatives.
• Maintain Risk & Control Matrices, including user access reviews.
• Provide insights linking processes to financial outcomes.
• Drive process improvements and project activities using structured methods.
• Build strong inter-department relationships and ensure stakeholder engagement.
• Support training and adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Internal controls

Auditing

Financial compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/CPA/CIA qualification

Job description

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Internal Controls Analyst to ensure the effective design, implementation, and operation of internal controls across the organisation. Sitting within the Finance team, this role plays a key part in advising on business processes, risk mitigation, and compliance activities in alignment with corporate and regional standards.

You’ll work closely with cross‑functional stakeholders, provide insights on financial and operational risks, and contribute to continuous improvement across processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify key business risks and ensure they are mitigated through well‑designed internal controls and up‑to‑date SOPs.
• Perform and support control testing, SOX‑related activities, and remediation work in partnership with auditors and process owners.
• Prepare internal control reporting for leadership and track progress on key initiatives.
• Maintain and update Risk & Control Matrices, including user access and system report reviews.
• Provide insights that connect business processes to financial outcomes.
• Contribute to process improvement, change management, and project activities using structured methodologies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across departments, ensuring proactive communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Support training, continuous improvement efforts, and adherence to quality standards.

What We Are Looking For:

You are a detail‑oriented finance or accounting professional with a passion for internal controls, compliance, and process improvement. You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and bring a proactive, analytical mindset to your work. You are comfortable working independently while also thriving in a team environment.

You bring:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CA/CPA/CIA qualification (or currently pursuing).
• 3+ years’ experience in internal controls, audit, or financial compliance (preferably with exposure to international or public accounting).
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404/302, and COSO framework.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organisational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.

Most importantly, you are personable,confidentand comfortable operating in a high-energy environment. You build trust quickly, communicate clearly and are not afraid to have robust commercial conversations whenrequired.