Head of Internal Audit and Compliance
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Job Description
- Permanent full-time position however flexible working opportunities will be considered
- Regular interstate travel required
- Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
- Reward and recognition including competitive remuneration and career progression
- Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
- Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Free daily breakfast office drinks and social events
- Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing pro bono and community and diversity and inclusion across our firm
Learn moreabout what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: role and team
We have a newopportunity for an experienced internal audit and complianceprofessional to join our Corporate Services team in Melbourne asHead of Internal Audit and Compliance.
Reportingdirectly into the firms Chief Operating Officer thisroles focus will be on:
- overseeing the firms internal audit function and ensuring compliance with contractual financial and regulatory obligations;
- developing and implementing the firms compliance framework;
- developing and leading a comprehensive risk-based audit approach and working with the Risk team to advise senior management on risks controls and governance; and
- leading the review development and implementation of internal controls working with relevant risk owners to safeguard the firms assets and reputation.
Thesuccessful candidate will be responsible for a broad range ofmatters including:
- developing and implementing a robust risk-based internal audit plan aligned with the firms strategic goals and regulatory environment;
- leading and overseeing internal audit projects across all departments including financial reporting trust account management client billing IT security and operational processes;
- working with the Risk team to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls ensuring they are sufficient to mitigate risk prevent fraud and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting;
- establishing and maintaining a compliance framework that ensures adherence to all relevant regulations including corporate tax anti-money laundering (AML) privacy & data protection laws and ethical standards;
- ensuring all of the firms contractual compliance obligations are recorded monitored and satisfied by relevant stakeholders;
- monitoring changes in contracts legislation and regulations affecting the firm and ensure these changes are adopted appropriately;
- presenting audit findings and compliance reports to the Board of Partners Risk Committee and senior leadership offering actionable recommendations for improvement;
- developing and delivering periodic compliance reports assessing the firms adherence to contractual obligations internal policies and regulatory requirements;
- leading discussions with external auditors and regulatory bodies regarding trust account audits ensuring transparency and providing necessary support during reviews;
- fostering a culture of compliance within the firm including by offering training and education on compliance;
- ensuring continuous improvement of audit methodologies compliance monitoring systems and relevant firm processes;
- recommending updates to internal policies procedures and controls to strengthen compliance efforts and improve operational efficiency; and
- implementing technology and audit tools that enhance the firms ability to monitor report and respond to compliance risks in real-time.
Aboutyou
You will ideallyhave the following skills and experience:
- a Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Law or a related field;
- a Masters degree or advanced certifications (e.g. CPA CIA CFE or CAMS) will be highly regarded;
- a minimum of 7 years of experience in internal audit risk management or compliance with at least 3-5 years senior management experience preferably within a law firm or professional services environment;
- strong knowledge of legal industry compliance standards including AML GDPR client billing and trust accounting practices;
- strong understanding of financial auditing legal and business compliance and risk management frameworks;
- excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements;
- high proficiency in audit tools financial systems and compliance software;
- strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact with senior leadership and external stakeholders;
- uncompromising ethics and professional integrity;
- high attention to detail and strong decision-making capabilities;
- a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks; and
- the ability to influence and drive cultural change in compliance and risk management.
Aboutus
Hall &Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliveroutstanding legal services to corporate public sector and privateclients both Australian-based and those Hea offshore doingbusiness in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients ourpeople and our communities to thrive.
Hear from ourpeople about what its like to work at HW: of ourrecent awards and citations include:
- Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
- Ranked fourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023 and 2024
- Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018
- Best Australian Law Firm (>$200m revenue) at the 2025 Beaton Client Choice Awards
We are knownfor having a great culture that is warm and welcoming progressiveinclusive and supportive and that is underpinned by our enduringvalues - known asHallmarks.
We are alsorenowned forSmarterLaw whichmeans we look beyond the status quo to thinkdifferently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enablingtechnology challenging business models innovative pricing andcreative resourcing.
We are a firmof the future. We offer our people interesting and challengingwork and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visitourwebsite.
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At Hall &Wilcox we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplacethat actively seeks to include welcome and value uniquecontributions of all people. We encourage applications fromcandidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations)age abilities sexual orientation and genderidentities.
We are alsocommitted to supporting candidates with disability so that everycandidate is offered a fair equitable and supportive recruitmentexperience. If you require any adjustments or support to completeyour application or if you have any questions please contactAlison Daly-Thomson Talent Acquisition Manager at for a confidential discussion.
This vacancyis being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People& Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partnersshould we require any assistance.
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