Manager, Internal Audit (RS)

AustralianSuper; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AustralianSuper is seeking a Manager Internal Audit for a 12-month contract in Melbourne to lead core elements of the annual Global Internal Audit Plan. You will report to the Chief Audit Executive and collaborate with the Finance and Audit Committee (FAC).

The role requires strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk management and governance processes, with a focus on delivering objective assurance and practical recommendations to improve operations.

Qualifications

• Hold CIA designation and understand internal auditing standards and governance.
• Translate external regulatory requirements into business outcomes.
• Proficient risk and controls testing across the audit lifecycle.
• Strong report writing, planning and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal audit services aligned to the annual Global Internal Audit Plan.
• Collaborate with Risk Partners and stakeholders to implement findings and actions.
• Develop a risk-based audit plan and present to the FAC for review.
• Produce reports with findings and management actions for improvement.
• Guide peers to ensure effective operation of assurance programs.
• Stay abreast of industry trends in internal audit, risk and governance.

Skills

Regulatory understanding

Audit planning

Report writing

Analytical skills

Education

CIA - Certified Internal Auditor

IIA Australia membership

Job description

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That's why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members.We are dedicated to building a high-performance environment underpinned by a strong risk culture, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our members.

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That's why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members.We are dedicated to building a high-performance environment underpinned by a strong risk culture, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our members.

Your New Role

In this 12-month contract as Manager Internal Audit, you will be a key member of the expanding AustralianSuper internal audit team and will play a key role in delivering core elements of the annual Global Internal Audit Plan.

The team's overall accountability is to enhance and protect organisational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. This is achieved by providing an independent, objective assurance and advisory service designed to add value and improve operations through evaluating and improving effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

• Working with the Chief Audit Executive to establish a world class Internal Audit function and support reporting to the Chief Executive and the Chair - Finance and Audit Committee (FAC).
• Executing a range of internal audit services targeted to operations and risks including audits with a compliance, financial or operational performance improvement focus and management requested audits.
• Working with the Chief Audit Executive to develop a risk-based global internal audit plan that considers risks and issues, including those identified by management, and submit the plan to the FAC for review and approval.
• Performing internal audit work contained in the approved internal audit plan and producing written reports containing findings and management actions for improvement.
• Working with relevant Risk Partners throughout the business to monitor progress by management to implement internal audit Findings and Action Plans.
• Engaging in a highly collaborative manner with peers and stakeholders to execute the internal audit plan and guiding and supporting peers and stakeholders to ensure effective operation of functional operational assurance programs.
• Driving continuous improvement in internal audit processes and reporting and staying abreast of emerging industry trends and practices in internal audit, risk and governance.

What You'll Need

• Hold a professional qualification of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Demonstrated ability to understand and translate external regulatory requirements to shape business outcomes.
• Proficient technical knowledge of internal auditing standards, concepts and principles, with proficiency in risk and controls testing and managing end to end audit delivery across the audit lifecycle.
• Exceptional report writing, planning and analytical skills, with strong oral communication skills and attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge of legislation and codes applicable to financial services, risk management frameworks and risk management techniques, and key Australian superannuation regulatory prudential standards.
• Professional membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors - Australia and a relevant university or higher education qualification.
• Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors including the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Demonstrated success as an auditor, with previous Financial Services or Superannuation experience and experience working with service providers.

Life at AustralianSuper

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation . We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we're happy to discuss what this looks like for you.