Senior Manager | Controls Assurance | IT Controls Assurance

Job Requisition ID: 36775 

As the leader in the Australian Market, our Controls Assurance team advises some of Australia’s most significant businesses and organisations (that operate both locally and globally) on their risks and provides assurance on the control environments that stakeholders depend on to manage them.

Our team is growing, and we are looking for ambitious individuals to come on the journey with us.

We have several opportunities to join our team, from Senior Analyst roles to Senior Manager roles, with competency requirements focused on Internal Audit, Controls Advisory & Assurance, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (PCAOB/SOX), and Technology Assurance. 

What will your typical day look like?  

Our goal is to deliver differentiated internal audit services and to transform risk management through harnessing the power of digital and data. We believe in truly understanding the risks, issues and opportunities for our clients, and we offer industry insight to help build resilience and readiness in an uncertain and transformational environment.

As a senior member (Senior Manager or Manager) of the team you will:

• Contribute to our growth: Lead business development efforts, supporting the pursuit of new opportunities and expanding our client base.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our team: Coach and mentor team members, fostering their growth in controls advisory and risk management. Participating/leading related training for our teams continued skills advancement.
• Be a trusted advisor: Advise clients on their risk profiles, risk management frameworks and operating models.
• Lead from the front: Plan, lead and deliver a range of internal audit engagements in the public, corporate and Energy sectors, that help organisations uplift their capacity to manage their risks.
• Influence decision-makers: Present impactful insights and recommendations to Senior Management, Executive and Board level stakeholders.
• Drive innovation: Identify opportunities to optimise risk management and internal audit practices.
• Own your projects: Take charge of project management, leading a portfolio of work that is high-quality and delivered with exceptional client service, and financial success.
• Build your brand: Invest time in cultivating relationships and establishing your profile in the market and within the firm.

About the team  

In Controls Assurance, we offer controls advisory services to first and second line teams.  We help organisations improve their risk and controls management capability.  We undertake internal audit and assurance activity in a third line functional capacity.  Our team works with leading ASX companies and public sector organisations to help them improve and modernise their risk and control environment.  

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.  

You may have all or some of the following skills / experiences:

• Proven leadership: Experience (5+ years) in internal audit, controls assurance and risk management, with a demonstrated track record of successfully leading and managing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional coaching and mentoring skills: A passion for developing others and building strong internal relationships.
• Excellent communication: The ability to articulate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Technical expertise:
  • Experience in designing and assessing governance, processes and controls (operational and financial) in an Internal Audit, an in-house Assurance Function, or external audit capacity.
  • Highly desirable would be experience with financial controls assurance engagements (for example exposure to PCAOB and Sarbanes Oxley controls) and technology assurance engagements.
  • Experience in reviewing, crafting, and building risk management strategies, operating models and plans.
• Client-facing experience: Proven ability to deliver high-quality reports, proposals, and presentations to clients and stakeholders and engage with senior industry partners.
• Business acumen: Experience in building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, identifying new business opportunities, and contributing to the sales process. Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills, and ability to demonstrate high levels of initiative.
• Strong educational background: Tertiary-level qualification in a relevant discipline with professional accreditation (CIA/CPA/CA) 

Why Deloitte?   

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.  

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. 

We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team and personal commitments.

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package. 

Next Steps

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we’d love to hear from you! #A&A

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