Head of Internal Audit

Were seeking an experienced Head of Internal Audit to lead and evolve a modern high-impact internal audit function within a complex regulated financial services environment.

This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a contemporary co-sourced audit model partnering closely with the Board and Executive to deliver independent insight-driven assurance across the organisation.

Your Opportunity

Reporting functionally to the Board Audit Committee and administratively to the Chief Risk Officer you will play a critical leadership role in strengthening assurance governance and risk oversight.

This is a single incumbent leadership role focused on strategy judgement and oversight rather than large team management. You will manage a panel of external audit partners while ensuring audit quality consistency and regulatory credibility.

Importantly while delivery will be supported through a co-sourced model overall accountability for audit quality professional judgement and reporting remains with this role.

This role is also designated as a Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) accountable position and will be classified as a Senior Manager under APRAs Fit and Proper requirements.

Youll also make an impact by: 

Audit Strategy & Leadership 

• Design and implement a co-sourced internal audit model balancing internal capability with external expertise  
• Develop and maintain the risk-based Internal Audit Plan aligned to the organisations risk profile and regulatory obligations  
• Maintain the Internal Audit Charter methodology and quality frameworks in line with global standards  

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence 

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Board Audit Committee and Executive leadership 
• Provide clear insightful reporting on audit outcomes systemic risks and control effectiveness  
• Lead engagement with regulators and ensure alignment with APRA ASIC and related requirements  

Oversight of External Providers 

• Manage and optimise relationships with outsourced internal audit partners 
• Challenge audit scope findings and ratings to ensure consistency and quality across delivery  
• Ensure the right mix of capability scalability and specialist expertise across the audit portfolio 

Innovation & Enablement 

• Drive a data-enabled audit approach incorporating analytics and continuous monitoring 
• Explore the use of AI and advanced analytics to improve audit efficiency and insight depth  
• Conduct targeted audits and thematic reviews where appropriate to complement outsourced coverage 

Qualifications :

What Youll Bring 

You are a commercially minded audit leader who thrives in a high-autonomy high-impact role with the credibility to influence at Board level. 

Experience 

• 15 years experience in internal audit risk or assurance within financial services or a leading professional services firm  
• Proven experience engaging with Boards Audit Committees and regulators  
• Experience operating in a co-sourced or outsourced audit model  
• Strong understanding of payments banking or regulated financial services environments 

Technical Capability 

• Deep knowledge of APRA ASIC AUSTRAC and broader regulatory frameworks  
• Expertise across operational technology data and cyber risk  
• Experience building data-driven audit capabilities including analytics and dashboards  

Qualifications 

• Relevant degree plus professional certification (CIA CA/CPA ACCA or equivalent) 

Additional Information :

Why Cuscal 

At Cuscal youll find a strong successful company thats reimagining the future. And our team is right there at the heart of it all.   

Here youll deliver or support interesting ground-breaking work that has real impact - on Australias financial services sector and the millions of customers it serves.  

Youll innovate alongside skilled smart connected teams. 

And youll build an impressive fulfilling career that continues to grow.   

Youll also enjoy a range of benefits including: 

• Recognition and growth: Celebrate achievements through IGNITE and grow with tailored development opportunities. 
• Wellbeing focus: Access initiatives supporting physical mental and financial health plus discounts via Cuscal Advantage. 
• Diversity and inclusion: Join a workplace that values different perspectives and flexible work arrangements. 

Join us and reimagine the future 

Ready to make an impact Click APPLY to join Cuscal today. 

If youre excited about this opportunity wed love to explore how you can contribute to our vision for the future. Screening and interviews may occur before the job ad closing date so dont wait - apply now. 

Cuscal is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive barrier-free recruitment process.  

We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage people living with a disability LGBTQIA and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cuscal.   

Note: Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or search firms. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time