Strategic Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Manager

BDO; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Brisbane is seeking a Manager or Senior Manager in Risk Advisory – Internal Audit to lead risk-based internal audit engagements for clients and contribute to governance improvements. You will shape engagement strategy, collaborate across advisory services, and deliver practical insights into critical risks.

The role focuses on complex risk and assurance programs, client delivery, and people development within a collaborative, growth-oriented team at BDO.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering internal audit or risk advisory engagements within a professional services environment.
• Experience across a range of risk-based internal audit delivery, including value-adding reviews and recommendations.
• Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams.
• Professional certification (CIA, CA or CPA) is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver risk-based internal audit engagements across strategy, governance, major programs, technology, data, financial sustainability and emerging risks
• Develop internal audit plans as well as individual review scopes, deliver and reporting
• Develop and deliver risk-based internal audit plans aligned to organisational strategy
• Provide clear, practical insights and recommendations through internal audit engagements
• Support adjacent advisory engagements such as governance reviews, risk frameworks and assurance over major initiatives
• Coach and develop team members and contribute to high-quality client delivery
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Support business development activities, proposals and thought leadership initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Internal audit

Job description

BDO Brisbane is seeking a Manager or Senior Manager in Risk Advisory – Internal Audit to lead risk-based internal audit engagements for clients and contribute to governance improvements. You will shape engagement strategy, collaborate across advisory services, and deliver practical insights into critical risks.

The role focuses on complex risk and assurance programs, client delivery, and people development within a collaborative, growth-oriented team at BDO.