Internal Audit and Advisory Lead (930934)

The Internal Audit & Advisory Lead is responsible for delivering risk focused internal audit engagements while also providing advisory support to enhance business processes and control environments across operations in the US and Canada.
The role combines assurance risk advisory and process improvement supporting the business in documenting processes identifying risks assessing controls and recommending practical improvements that strengthen operational efficiency and governance.
The Lead serves as the primary point of contact for internal audit matters in North America and collaborates closely with the global Internal Audit Manager based in Australia. The role may supervise co sourced audit providers and may occasionally support work in other regions. Domestic and international travel of approximately 10% is expected.

Internal audit delivery
    Lead end to end internal audit engagements including planning fieldwork reporting and follow up.
    Develop risk aligned audit scopes objectives and work programs.
    Coordinate and oversee co sourced audit resources to ensure high quality outcomes.
    Prepare audit workpapers in accordance with approved methodology and maintain a strong body of audit evidence.
    Monitor and report on the implementation of agreed audit actions.
Contribution to the Internal Audit function
    Support the Internal Audit Manager in developing the annual audit plan.
    Contribute to global continuous improvement initiatives across methodology reporting and use of data analytics.
    Provide coaching guidance and quality assurance for co sourced teams as required.
    Maintain current knowledge of industry trends regulatory changes and internal audit leading practices.
Advisory process review & improvement
    Collaborate with business units to document assess and enhance business processes.
    Identify inefficiencies control gaps and improvement opportunities providing practical value adding recommendations.
    Facilitate workshops and interviews to map processes and gather stakeholder insights.
    Support the business in developing risk registers control matrices and improved control standards.
    Assist stakeholders in defining implementing and embedding effective internal controls.
Risk identification & assessment
    Identify key risks across core business processes and assess the effectiveness of existing controls.
    Provide guidance on risk and control concepts and support continuous improvement in risk management practices.
Stakeholder engagement & advisory support
    Build trusted relationships with executives process owners and functional leads across the region.
    Act as a trusted advisor on risk controls and process optimisation.
    Support capability uplift efforts on risk controls and governance topics.
    Communicate complex issues clearly and influence stakeholders towards sustainable solutions.

Qualifications :

    Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or a related discipline.
    Professional certification such as CIA CA CPA or equivalent (highly regarded).
    57 years of experience in internal audit risk management or process improvement within a corporate environment or professional services.
    Demonstrated experience leading audits and delivering advisory or process improvement outcomes.
    Experience in business process mapping risk assessment and control evaluation.
    Exposure to co sourced audit delivery models is desirable.
    Strong understanding of risk management internal control frameworks and audit methodologies.
    Highly collaborative with the ability to build credibility and trust quickly.
    Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to challenge the status quo.
    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distil complex issues into clear actionable insights.
    Ability to work independently exercise sound judgement and navigate ambiguity.
    High levels of ethics objectivity professionalism and due care.
    Advanced Microsoft Office skills; experience with data analytics tools is advantageous.
    Experience facilitating workshops in process analysis or risk assessment.
 

Additional Information :

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team Equus puts the industrys best practices to work by focusing on the development design and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender age pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity ancestry religion national origin veteran status physical or mental disability or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state federal or local law.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time