Manager - Internal Audit

RSM Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Australia is seeking a senior leader to head Risk Advisory Services, overseeing client engagements, mentoring staff, and delivering high‑quality risk and governance outcomes across a diverse portfolio including public sector exposure.

You will lead complex projects, conduct strategic research, build strong client relationships, and drive business development while ensuring budgets, timelines and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years’ experience in Professional Services.
• Previous experience managing a team.
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong prioritising skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to utilise resources to optimise engagement outcomes through self-management
• Add value by providing first class service in response to client demands and
• Management of a client portfolio such that all client needs are dealt with on a timely basis
• Relevant tertiary degree and/or qualification

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver multiple audit and risk advisory engagements to a high standard, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in line with quality and compliance requirements.
• Manage, mentor and develop audit team members, including workload planning, resource allocation, training, coaching and methodology compliance.
• Build strong client relationships, engage with senior stakeholders, understand business operations and provide practical, tailored risk and assurance solutions.
• Review engagement work, identify and resolve technical, ethical and quality issues, prepare reports and recommendations, and provide key insights to Partners.
• Drive commercial performance through effective budgeting, fee management, profitability oversight and coordination with internal teams and service lines.
• Support business growth by identifying client opportunities, contributing to business development activities, sharing technical expertise and delivering professional presentations and client meetings.

Job description

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people.

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people.
RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.
Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values – integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.

Who We Are

RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world’s 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

About The Role

This is a key leadership role within our Risk Advisory Services division, responsible for managing client engagements, leading and developing team members, and delivering high-quality risk and governance outcomes. Working across a diverse portfolio, including exposure to public sector clients, you will lead complex projects, undertake strategic research and planning, and develop practical risk mitigation solutions. The role also involves building strong client relationships, mentoring staff, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

• Lead and deliver multiple audit and risk advisory engagements to a high standard, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in line with quality and compliance requirements.
• Manage, mentor and develop audit team members, including workload planning, resource allocation, training, coaching and methodology compliance.
• Build strong client relationships, engage with senior stakeholders, understand business operations and provide practical, tailored risk and assurance solutions.
• Review engagement work, identify and resolve technical, ethical and quality issues, prepare reports and recommendations, and provide key insights to Partners.
• Drive commercial performance through effective budgeting, fee management, profitability oversight and coordination with internal teams and service lines.
• Support business growth by identifying client opportunities, contributing to business development activities, sharing technical expertise and delivering professional presentations and client meetings.

About You

• 6-8 years’ experience in Professional Services
• Previous experience managing a team
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong prioritising skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to utilise resources to optimise engagement outcomes through self-management;
• Add value by providing first class service in response to client demands and;
• Management of a client portfolio such that all client needs are dealt with on a timely basis
• Relevant tertiary degree and/or qualification

Desirable

• Exposure to working with public sector clients
• Business Development exposure
• Relevant certification or professional membership

Life At RSM

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are! Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.