Senior Internal Auditor

Link Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Link Group is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to lead end-to-end audits across the group, partnering with senior leaders and the Audit Committee to strengthen governance and risk management. You will own scoping, fieldwork, testing, and reporting, while guiding management on corrective actions and improvements.

This six-month fixed-term contract offers broad exposure, the chance to influence outcomes, and the ability to work within a collaborative and evolving Internal Audit function.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Internal Audit or related experience in professional services or financial services.
• tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and professional certification (CA/CPA/CIA) is highly regarded.
• Experience with multinational or funds management environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from scoping through reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure high-quality audit outcomes with minimal junior support.
• Develop and maintain audit plans, terms of reference, and reporting packs.
• Coordinate with Head of Internal Audit for risk committee reporting and management actions.
• Support end-to-end audit processes including planning, execution and follow-up.

Skills

Audit leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

CA/CPA/CIA credential (or in progress)

Job description

As part of our Internal Audit team, you'll play a key role in providing independent, risk-based assurance across the business. Working closely with senior leaders, executives, and the Audit Committee, you'll help strengthen governance, risk management, and control frameworks while influencing decision-making at the highest levels of the organisation.

In this hands‑on role, you'll lead audits from start to finish, taking ownership of scoping, fieldwork, testing, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. You'll work autonomously, applying your expertise to identify meaningful insights, partner with management to agree actions, and deliver high‑quality audit outcomes with minimal reliance on junior support.

The team's size creates a unique opportunity to gain exposure well beyond traditional audit delivery. You'll be involved in annual audit planning, overseeing co‑source providers, preparing Audit Committee papers, and building relationships with senior executives across the group. You'll also have the chance to contribute to the ongoing evolution of the Internal Audit function, helping shape methodologies, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement.

This is a Six Month Fixed Term Contract an excellent opportunity for an experienced auditor looking for broad exposure, genuine influence, and the chance to make a visible impact within a collaborative and evolving environment.

Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities

Strategic Focus

• Support the Internal Audit Team to contribute to the development of an annual IA plan that covers the whole group.
• Follow the IA methodology and from time to time contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the framework and methodology.

Operational Management

• Follow the IA methodology and from time to time contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the framework and methodology.
• Complete or contribute to IA fieldwork and reporting as required (noting some reviews may be stand alone and some reviews may be global or cover multiple jurisdictions).
• Provide constructive recommendations focused on internal control as well as value add recommendations to help the business achieve its objectives.
• Prepare clear, concise and timely audit reports in conjunction with other team members
• In conjunction with the Head of Internal Audit, initiate new audits by engaging management, drafting audit Terms of Reference (Scope) and seeking executive/management approval to commence each review.
• Assist in coordinating and executing the Internal Audit follow up of overdue actions.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit with the preparation of audit reporting for risk committees, the executive and the Audit Committee

People Leadership

• Build the profile of the team in the organisation and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders (particularly local stakeholders).
• Support the oversight of co‑source IA activity as required.
• Maintain effective relationships with management including agreement of audit terms of reference, clearance of audit reports (including appropriate management actions) and offering management on‑going support and guidance where appropriate.

Governance & Risk

• Work with the Audit Teams in other locations to support Internal Audit’s goals of global coverage and independence.

The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time‑to‑time based on business needs.

Experience & Personal Attributes

• 5+ years of relevant experience.in Internal Audit or a related discipline within a professional services firm or a financial services context.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline as well as CA/CPA/CIA (or working towards) would be highly regarded.
• Internal Audit experience or some relevant industry experience to support moving to an Internal Audit role.
• Experience working for a multinational would be desirable but is not essential.
• Experience with share registry or funds management would also be desirable but not essential.
• Ability to review and develop strong understanding of complex processes as well as develop recommendation to improve the controls over such processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management experience and ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding of internal controls and a desire to deliver quality audit outcomes
• Ability to work independently as well as ability to work with other team members in other locations as required
• Understanding that this role involves the completion of audit testing/fieldwork with no or limited assistance from junior staff.
• Prepared to undertake a level of domestic travel (Likely less than 20 days per year). This is not a requirement in the current environment but candidates still need to be prepared to undertake a travel component when travel is again possible.
• Prepared to support end to end audit processes including planning, execution, follow up of outstanding audit items and reporting to management and the Board.
• Ability to work flexible hours, sometimes out of standard AU business hours to accommodate business requirements.