Senior Internal Auditor

George Weston Foods Limited; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

George Weston Foods Limited in Sydney is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to plan, lead and deliver risk-based internal audits across the business, providing assurance over governance and controls while partnering with teams across Australia and New Zealand.

The role requires 4–6 years of audit experience, a Business/Commerce/Finance degree, CPA/CA or equivalent, and strong communication and analytical skills. SAP ERP experience is highly regarded.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance or related discipline.
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 4–6 years' internal and/or external audit experience, ideally within a Big 4 or similarly complex environment.
• Experience leading audits from planning through to reporting and completion.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management frameworks and the role of internal audit in providing independent assurance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and constructively challenge stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement and commercial acumen.
• Experience auditing SAP or other complex ERP environments and exposure to data analytics, technology-enabled audit techniques or project assurance activities will be highly regarded

Aufgaben

• Plan, lead and deliver risk-based internal audits in line with the annual audit plan and ABF Internal Audit standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, process walkthroughs and control testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based audit reports and communicate findings, risks, root causes and agreed actions to stakeholders.
• Lead discussions with management on audit findings and action plans, escalating significant or contested matters where required.
• Monitor and follow up audit actions, assessing remediation evidence and escalating overdue or high-risk actions.
• Build strong working relationships with business leaders and provide practical risk and control advice while maintaining audit independence.
• Deliver project assurance activities and collaborate with the IS Audit Manager to provide integrated assurance across business and technology risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodology, data analytics, automation and AI-enabled testing practices.

Kenntnisse

Audit planning

Risk management

Data analytics

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Business/Commerce/Finance degree

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Jobbeschreibung

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George Weston Foods makes some of Australia and New Zealand’s favourite and most innovative products! Chances are that one of our iconic brands is sitting on your table, packed in your lunchbox or resting in your pantry right now. Join the team and be part of one of our iconic brands like Tip Top®, Abbotts Village Bakery®, Burgen®, Golden®, DON®, KR Castlemaine® and Yumi’s®.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management, the Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for planning, leading and delivering risk-based internal audits across GWF. The role provides independent assurance over governance, risk management and internal controls, while partnering with stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand to identify practical opportunities for improvement. The position also supports project assurance, audit action follow-up and the ongoing enhancement of audit methodology, data analytics and AI-enabled testing.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Plan, lead and deliver risk-based internal audits in line with the annual audit plan and ABF Internal Audit standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, process walkthroughs and control testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based audit reports and communicate findings, risks, root causes and agreed actions to stakeholders.
• Lead discussions with management on audit findings and action plans, escalating significant or contested matters where required.
• Monitor and follow up audit actions, assessing remediation evidence and escalating overdue or high-risk actions.
• Build strong working relationships with business leaders and provide practical risk and control advice while maintaining audit independence.
• Deliver project assurance activities and collaborate with the IS Audit Manager to provide integrated assurance across business and technology risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodology, data analytics, automation and AI-enabled testing practices.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree qualified in Business, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline.
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Approximately 4-6 years' internal and/or external audit experience, ideally gained within a Big 4 or similarly complex environment.
• Experience leading standard audits from planning through to reporting and completion.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management frameworks and the role of internal audit in providing independent assurance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and constructively challenge stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement and commercial acumen.
• Experience auditing SAP or other complex ERP environments and exposure to data analytics, technology-enabled audit techniques or project assurance activities will be highly regarded

How to Apply - BTS/Group

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening tests which include a criminal record check.

At GWF we strive to create a place where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone has equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. Let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process viaemail to [e-mail].