Senior Manager Internal Audit Higher Education, Infrastructure, Public Sector

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the worlds leading independently-owned and managed accounting advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients people and communities and our promise to Reach for Remarkable by providing proven expertise principled execution and personalised experience.

In Australia were proud to support the careers of over 1500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets wherever you want to go we can take you there.

About this role

Be part of our dynamic and fast-growing Internal Audit team where you will have the opportunity to work on high profile client assignments and deliver meaningful outcomes! Our Risk Consulting team is not only growing rapidly but also has a strong culture with remarkable engagement score year on year (one of the highest in the firm) something which we are passionate about.

Our team is looking for an Internal Audit Senior Manager to help lead the delivery of key projects to our client portfolio and assist in continued business development and mentoring our team. Ideally you will have at least 7 years internal auditing experience either in a professional services environment or in an in-house team.

Experience across Public Sector / Education and / or Infrastructure areas are preferable (but not all are required!).

You are required to have strong technical foundational knowledge of internal audit standards risk and controls practices.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of large / complex internal audit and risk consulting engagements.
• Managing and developing team members.
• Developing and managing meaningful client relationships.
• Develop high quality reports and engagement deliverables.
• Contributing to commercial problem solving through analysis critical thinking and logical reasoning.
• Presenting outcomes to clients and internal stakeholders to influence decision-making.
• Oversee engagement financials including budget monitoring and flagging potential overruns.
• Supporting Partners and Directors in driving business development initiatives (including proposals presentations development of insight pieces and building relationships within sector(s)

Skills & experience

• CA CIA CPA or other relevant professional qualification preferred.
• Proven experience in leading teams coaching and developing team members to achieve their career goals.
• Strong technical abilities and business acumen with good knowledge of internal audit standards risk and controls practices.
• Attention to detail and able to be hands-on when required to.
• Strong project management skills to ensure projects delivered are well planned adequately resourced and meets expected timelines.
• Able to effectively engage with clients and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Well-developed listening and questioning techniques supported by strong analytical skills and organisational activities.
• Curious keen to learn from others able to operate independent and have a continuous improvement mindset.

If youre interested in this role but dont feel that you match every single one of our requirements we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. Were a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds perspectives and ways of thinking. Were driven by our shared purpose we care for our people clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us youll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities building your confidence and capabilities at every step. Youll be supported motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. Youll be empowered to build a career path thats tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And well make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen felt and celebrated.

We understand work is just one aspect of your life so along with a competitive salary youll have access to a wide variety of benefits that focus on you and your wellbeing including:

• Flexible working options to support you achieve a more balanced approach to life.
• Tailored mentoring program and the opportunity to work closely with Partners who care about your growth and development.
• Work overseas or interstate (short periods as agreed with the team) knowing how important time is with your family and friends.
• Free annual gym membership to help keep you flexible fit and healthy.
• Active employee networks and social committees to get you involved in the things you are passionate about.
• Family focused support to suit your parental and / or caregiving needs including 26 weeks parental leave and a parental leave superannuation scheme.
• Mental health and wellbeing resources and coaching so you look after yourself both inside and out.
• Funded CA qualification additional study support classes to foster continuous learningas well as study leave.

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As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.

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