Senior Internal Auditor

LION; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lion is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join the Risk and Audit team in our Sydney CBD office. You will execute internal audit projects under supervision, building relationships with stakeholders and leading testing and reporting activities.

The role requires strong knowledge of J-SOX/SOX, 4+ years in audit, and relevant accounting qualifications. This is a full-time, permanent position offering opportunities for growth within Lion's Assurance & IA function.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in an audit role from a Big 4 Consulting Firm or for a large consumer goods company in-house Internal Audit role.
• Experience within J-SOX or SOX.
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Accounting or Finance.
• An accounting qualification (CA/CPA/CIMA/ACCA).

Responsibilities

• Draft internal audit planning memos, identifying potential business risks and areas of focus.
• Coordinate and lead stakeholder walkthrough meetings.
• Establish the internal audit testing plan and identify key controls.
• Socialise findings and recommendations with control owners and Management.
• Prepare internal audit reports.
• Support the annual J-SOX compliance testing program leveraging financial controls knowledge and audit methodologies.
• Assist in preparing audit committee reporting.

Skills

Audit experience

Stakeholder engagement

J-SOX/SOX

Big 4 exposure

Education

Bachelor degree in Business/Commerce/Accounting/Finance

CA/CPA/CIMA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Working at Lion just feels different when you sit at the heart of human connection and good times. So put a spark back in your day, working in an exciting industry as unique as you and with outstanding brands that those around you know and love

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Senior Internal Auditor (Internal Job Title is Assurance & IA Senior Advisor) join the Lion Risk and Audit team (LRA).

This is a full time, permanent opportunity based at our Sydney CBD Office.

In this role you will execute and deliver internal audit projects under the supervision and guidance of the leader, including:

• Drafting internal audit planning memos, including identifying potential business risks and areas of focus.
• Coordinating and leading stakeholder walkthrough meetings.
• Establishing the internal audit testing plan, and identification and assessment of key controls.
• Socialisation of findings and recommendations with key control owners and Management.
• Preparation of the internal audit report.
• Support the annual J-SOX compliance testing program, leveraging a strong grasp of financial controls and application of established audit methodologies.
• Assist in the preparation of audit committee reporting.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• A demonstrated ability in building relationships, networking, business partnering and influencing peers and stakeholders at all levels.
• 4+ years’ experience in an audit role from a Big 4 Consulting Firm or for a large consumer goods company in-house Internal Audit role.
• Experience within J-SOX or SOX
• Learning agility with critical thinking and an analytic mindset
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Accounting or Finance
• An accounting qualification (CA/CPA/CIMA/ACCA)

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of LRA, as we continue our journey in enhancing how we deliver value and insights to our business partners.

At Lion, we offer ‘growth on tap’ and you’ll get hooked on reaching higher with each new challenge. We have endless experiences to learn and grow for those thirsty for more.

We’re a certified B Corp, which means we care about people, planet and purpose—not just profit. We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the unique perspectives that help us grow and innovate. We intentionally embrace difference and cultivate belonging every day, whether through our investment in our Reconciliation journey through our Innovate RAP, our commitment to gender pay equity or providing progressive people policies.

If you need specific support or accessibility adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know at [e-mail] so we can make sure that your recruitment process is fair and we enable you to shine. This includes tailored support for First Nations people, individuals with disabilities, those who are neurodivergent, and people who identify as transgender or gender diverse as we understand the unique challenges and concerns you may face.