Manager - Internal Audit and Risk
- Lead and deliver internal audit and risk assurance engagements for clients.
- Manage teams and contribute to business development.
- Assess clients’ governance frameworks and support internal audit outsourcing.
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 623 575 or forward your CV to Brendan.ward@coretalent.com.au
Consultant
brendan.ward@coretalent.com.au
Reference number: BW-11412
Profession:Accounting and FinanceAccounting and Finance
Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 15th Jun, 2026
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