Director Risk Advisory (Internal Audit)

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As part of BDOs continued growth in our Risk Advisory Internal Audit capability we are seeking an established Director to join our Brisbane team.

In this role you will lead complex valueadding internal audit and risk advisory engagements partnering with Executives Boards and Audit & Risk Committees to strengthen governance decisionmaking and organisational performance.
You will play a key role in shaping the direction of our Internal Audit offering in Queensland driving client relationships leading highimpact engagements and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

About the service line / team
BDOs Risk Advisory team supports organisations to manage risk in a practical and proportionate way.
Our Internal Audit capability delivers riskbased internal audit and advisory services across a range of cosourced and outsourced models. The team works closely with specialists across BDOs broader Advisory practice including forensics cyber finance advisory and people consulting.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex riskbased internal audit and risk advisory engagements across a diverse client portfolio
• Own senior client relationships acting as a trusted adviser to Executives Boards and Audit & Risk Committees
• Shape our market offering to deliver internal audit programs including strategic and annual plans aligned to organisational objectives
• Provide clear commercially focused insights and recommendations on governance risk and assurance matters
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships as a trusted advisor to continue to grow the Brisbane Risk Advisory practice
• Drive business development activity including leading proposals developing market-facing collateral and identifying new service opportunities
• Contribute to the strategic direction methodology and market positioning of BDOs Internal Audit offering
• Build mentor and empower a highperforming team and develop future leaders to continue building a strong sustainable capability aligned to our growth aspirations

About you

• Extensive experience in internal audit or risk advisory with a strong track record operating at Director level within a professional services or complex organisational environment
• Proven ability to build and lead senior client relationships including engagement with Boards and Audit & Risk Committees
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience winning and growing client work
• Deep understanding of riskbased internal audit approaches including development of audit strategies and enterprisewide risk assessments
• A natural leader who develops talent builds capability and creates highperforming teams
• Professional certification (CIA CA or CPA) is highly regarded

Why BDO

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors to guide and accelerate your professional career across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing social financial and professional development benefits to help realise whats possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks retail discounts employee referral rewards study and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support cultural and religious leave and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One Bold Human Heart and Strive).

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