Senior Internal Auditor - Data-Driven Risk & AI Testing

George Weston Foods Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk management

Data analytics

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Business/Commerce/Finance degree

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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.