Senior Audit Manager - Program Assurance

Ethos BeathChapman; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos BeathChapman in Sydney is seeking a Senior Audit Manager – Program Assurance to lead risk-based audits across transformation programmes and operations, assess governance and internal controls, and provide independent assurance to senior stakeholders.

You will deliver concise audit reports, identify gaps, contribute to assurance frameworks, and build strong relationships while maintaining independence in a collaborative, flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit, programme assurance or risk advisory, ideally at Senior Manager level.
• Exposure to transformation programmes, change initiatives or project assurance.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to manage assurance engagements independently and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, written communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial services experience and relevant professional qualifications will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver risk-based audits across transformation programmes and operational activities.
• Assess programme governance, delivery risks, internal controls and change management practices.
• Identify control gaps, emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to audit planning, assurance frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build effective relationships across the business while maintaining independence.

Skills

Internal audit

Programme assurance

Risk advisory

Stakeholder management

Job description

Senior Audit Manager - Program Assurance

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Audit Manager – Program Assurance to join a well-established financial services organisation undergoing significant change.

This role will focus on providing independent assurance across key business initiatives, transformation programmes and operational activities, assessing risk, governance and the effectiveness of internal controls. Working with senior stakeholders, you will provide meaningful insights and recommendations to support effective business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver risk-based audits and assurance reviews across business transformation, programmes and operational activities.
• Assess programme governance, delivery risks, internal controls and change management practices.
• Identify control gaps, emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to audit planning, assurance frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build effective relationships across the business while maintaining appropriate independence.

Desired Background

• Experience in internal audit, programme assurance or risk advisory, ideally at Senior Manager level.
• Exposure to transformation programmes, change initiatives or project assurance.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to manage assurance engagements independently and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, written communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial services experience and relevant professional qualifications will be highly regarded.

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful business change within a collaborative and flexible environment.