Manager - Internal Audit

Internal Audit Manager – Risk Advisory

A leading professional services firm is looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join its growing Risk Advisory team in Sydney.

This is a broad, client-facing role managing internal audit and risk advisory engagements across a diverse portfolio.

The role

Lead internal audit and broader risk advisory engagements end-to-end.

Manage multiple projects, budgets and competing priorities.

Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.

Review findings, reports and recommendations.

Coach and develop junior team members.

Contribute to broader risk, governance, controls and assurance work.

What we’re looking for

Ideally 5+ years’ relevant internal audit experience from a Big 4, mid-tier or specialist advisory firm , working across public sector or broader non-financial-services clients such as NSW Government, Federal Government, councils, health, transport, defence, utilities, retail, infrastructure or other large corporate environments.

Candidates outside consultancy can also be considered where they have strong in-house internal audit experience across public sector or other non-financial-services organisations.

Current Manager-level experience, or be a strong Senior Consultant ready to step up.

Strong report writing and stakeholder management capability.

Experience managing engagements and junior team members.

Broad internal audit capability rather than a narrow specialist background.

Strong prioritisation and time-management skills.

CA, CPA, CIA or similar qualifications are beneficial but not essential.

Public-sector exposure is highly regarded, but broader internal audit experience outside banking and financial services will also be considered.

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking for broader exposure, genuine leadership responsibility and a clear pathway to Senior Manager, Director and beyond .

Please contact me at [email protected] if you have the relevant skill set and would like to discuss the opportunity.