"Internal Audit Manager"

Internal Audit Manager

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Job no: 537969
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Governance, Policy & Compliance

• Employment Type: Continuing contract
• Remuneration: Senior position- competitive total package
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It is an exciting time to join UNSW with the launch of the new strategy, Progress For All.

This role is based in the Internal Audit Team who work to provide objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value across key operational and strategic processes. The team offers high level support for the delivery of the Internal Audit Plan in line with UNSW’s Progress For All Strategy and key risks by managing and executing projects included in UNSW’s Internal Audit Plan.

Why your Role Matters

As Internal Audit Manager, you’ll work as a trusted partner and advisor to provide independent, objective assurance to senior management and develop high-quality deliverables (reports, dashboard, scope documents) designed to support UNSW’s internal control environment and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

Leading reviews and investigations across the University, you’ll be confident in developing the scope and approach of audit engagements as per stakeholder needs. With a strong background in risk and controls, your role works to highlight and address business trends and deliver on projects across UNSW’s Internal Audit Plan.

This role reports to the Director, Internal Audit and works with Senior Internal Audit Managers to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of internal control processes over key strategic and business process risks at the University.

Skills & experience:

We’re looking for a strong background in a risk and controls environment, with a minimum of 5 years of internal audit experience. You will hold:

• A postgraduate internal audit, accounting or equivalent qualification (e.g. CA, CIA or equivalent).
• Risk and controls experience within professional services and/or relevant commercial environment.
• Big 4 and prior internal audit experience in the higher education sector is highly regarded.
• Strong project management experience, analytical skills, and proactive attitude to independently lead and execute internal audit activities.
• Business presence, confidence and composure to quickly develop professional rapport and credibility.
• Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, excellent ability to communicate complex information – both verbal and written.
• Experience in interacting with business stakeholders and working as a key member of a team.
• Experience in using data analytics to support internal audit reviews is desirable.

The above offers a summary of the position, for further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description found on Jobs@UNSW.

How to Apply:

Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job before Sunday 29 March by 11:55pm. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact:

Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

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