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Manager, Audit at Colonial First State

Manager, Audit

Colonial First State · AU

2 weeks ago

Manager, Audit

Colonial First State · AU

18 days ago
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About the Role

Join CFS's Internal Audit function, providing independent assurance and trusted advice to strengthen risk management, internal controls, and governance. You will collaborate with business units and engage with leadership to deliver value-adding services, while actively exploring and adopting AI tools to enhance efficiency and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver the risk-based Internal Audit Plan, focusing on operational, financial, and regulatory risk coverage.
  • Execute internal audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Standards.
  • Prepare concise and insightful internal audit reports, including findings and recommendations for stakeholders.
  • Build strong relationships with First and Second Line teams to support efficient and effective assurance.
  • Provide input into the development of an annual risk-based audit plan tailored to CFS.
  • Manage and strengthen relationships and communication across CFS.
  • Drive continuous improvement within the Internal Audit team and audited areas.
  • Contribute thought leadership to the development of Internal Audit methodology and its integration with leading practice.
  • Advocate and foster a culture of good corporate governance, risk management, efficiency, and business transparency.
  • Contribute to a safe, diverse, and inclusive team culture.

Requirements

  • A strong risk mindset, with the ability to proactively identify, understand, openly discuss, and act on current and future risks.
  • At least five years of experience in risk management and/or internal audit roles.
  • Experience auditing strategic, financial, regulatory, and operational process risks in a highly regulated environment.
  • Experience evaluating risk management frameworks and control environments.
  • Experience assessing compliance with APRA prudential standards and other regulatory requirements.
  • Proven ability to execute internal audits effectively and within agreed timeframes.
  • Advanced communication and influencing skills.
  • Ability to engage and build relationships with executives and internal and external stakeholders.
  • A self-motivated and proactive working style.
  • A degree qualification in finance, accounting, business, economics, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline.
  • Experience in the wealth management and/or investments industries (desirable).
  • A postgraduate professional qualification such as CA, CPA, CIA or equivalent (desirable).
  • Experience working within a highly regulated financial services environment (desirable).
  • Full work rights in Australia.

Skills

  • Risk management
  • Internal audit
  • Operational risk
  • Financial risk
  • Regulatory risk
  • Risk-based audit planning
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Relationship management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Corporate governance
  • AI tool exploration and adoption

Location

  • Sydney

Work Type

  • Hybrid working model

Experience Level

  • At least five years of experience

Education Level

  • Degree qualification in finance, accounting, business, economics, science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a related discipline
  • Postgraduate professional qualification such as CA, CPA, CIA or equivalent (desirable)

Benefits

  • Additional day for your birthday
  • Access to CFS Employer Super
  • Life Leave - 3 days per annum
  • Access to Sonder for medical, mental health, and safety support
  • Access to Corporate rates with BUPA Health Insurance
  • Confidential coaching and counselling services

About the Company

  • CFS values expertise, passion, and diversity.
  • The foundation of CFS's success lies in its exceptional people.
  • CFS believes in celebrating individuality, has a passion for high performance, and creates an environment where employees can unleash their full potential.
  • CFS is committed to leveraging AI to enhance how they work and serve customers.
  • CFS is committed to creating a thriving environment where individuals can flourish.
  • Success at CFS is built upon strong teams, and they are dedicated to celebrating uniqueness, championing individuality, and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  • CFS helps Australians to achieve their financial freedom.

Equal Opportunity

  • CFS is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  • Background checks will be completed prior to the final preferred candidate’s employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not preclude the preferred candidate, however, they will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the role.