About the Company
We are are recruiting for a a top tier professional services firm providing internal audit, risk, and governance services to clients across a wide range of sectors. Their Internal Audit practice supports organisations in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks through pragmatic, risk-based assurance. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work, building trusted client relationships, and developing our people in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Key Responbilities
To lead and deliver internal audit and risk assurance engagements for a portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, ensuring high-quality outputs, strong client relationships, and compliance with professional standards. The role includes managing teams, contributing to business development, and supporting the growth of the internal audit practice.
Risk, Governance & Controls
* Assess clients’ governance frameworks, risk management processes, and internal control environments
* Support clients with internal audit outsourcing and co-sourcing arrangements
* Contribute to the development of internal audit plans based on enterprise risk assessments
* Provide insight on emerging risks, regulatory developments, and best practice
Team Leadership & Development
* Manage, coach, and develop audit seniors and assistants
* Allocate work, monitor progress, and provide ongoing feedback
* Support performance reviews and career development of team members
* Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture
Business Development & Practice Growth
* Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders
* Identify opportunities to expand services within existing clients
* Support proposals, tenders, and client presentations
* Contribute to thought leadership, methodology development, and service innovations
Skills and Experience
* Strong internal audit, risk management, and internal controls knowledge
* Experience delivering internal audit in a professional services / practice environment
* Understanding of IIA Standards, COSO, and risk-based auditing approaches
* Strong report writing and presentation skills
* Commercial & Interpersonal Skills
* Proven ability to manage multiple clients and competing priorities
* Confident communicator with senior stakeholders
* Strong people management and coaching skills
* Commercial awareness and client-focused mindset
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing Internal Audit practice, working with a diverse client base and leading varied, high-impact engagements. The role offers genuine responsibility, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to contribute to practice development, while benefiting from a supportive culture and clear career progression.
If you are keen to hear more, please reach out to Brendan Ward on 0434 623 *** or forward your CV to ************@coretalent.com.au