**A new role = A new way to win together**:
You belong at Coles Group where we look ahead, have a plan, and are up for the challenge. We learn and grow by taking career-defining opportunities and this one may just be your next.
**About the team**
Work in one of the largest and smartest finance functions among ASX-listed companies, with a positive culture, high quality leaders and the opportunity to make an impact on highly commercial, highly visible programs of work that inform and enable business strategy. We care for our people with a focus on wellbeing, fairness and equity, and you're trusted to work in a way that works best for you.
**About the role**
This is a high-profile role working closely with the Head of Internal Audit and Assurance. In this role as a Senior Auditor
- Internal - you will support delivery of the Coles Internal Audit Plan. This includes assisting with the development of the annual Internal Audit Plan, and designing and executing activities across the end to end audit lifecycle (scoping, fieldwork and reporting) as either the lead or a team member on the audits. Prepare reports to Senior Management and the Coles Audit and Risk Committee, and administer audit action follow-up. You will work closely with all Finance GMs and Heads of Internal Audit or other assurance engagements; Group Risk and both our internal and external audit providers
To be considered for this challenging and rewarding role you will have:
- 5+ years internal audit experience (preferably in a retail / FMCG environment), especially in modern internal audit concepts, techniques and the standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Experience in the development and execution of audit projects that address key organisational risks and in identifying process and control improvement opportunities
- Strong analytical skills to interpret and present complex technical information, including leveraging data analytic techniques
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and stakeholder management capabilities. The ability to interact and build relationships with various levels of management across multiple geographies
- Ability to plan, prioritise, organise and remain productive while working independently/remotely
**Your Skills and Background**
- Tertiary degree, e.g., Bachelor of Accounting or Finance/Business Administration, or risk management related discipline
- CA or CPA preferred, or Certified Internal Auditor qualification
- Strong influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate up to senior management levels
- Deep understanding of risk management and audit principles, methods and techniques
- Strong presentation and report writing skills
- Strong critical thinking, analytical and complex problem-solving skills
- Strong relationship management skills to work effectively with third party providers
- Experience leading small to medium audits
- Excellent numeracy skills; systems literacy; Power BI and data analytics skills a plus
- Ability to effectively manage competing priorities
- Ability to respectfully challenge the status quo and maintain independence
**Safer together**
Job ID: 74715
Employment Type: Permanent