Audit Manager

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The Opportunity

• Contribute to shaping the CSIRO Internal Audit function
• Use your Internal Audit expertise to help CSIRO make a difference
• Join team CSIRO today and make the impossible possible

CSIRO has a fantastic opportunity for an Audit Manager to challenge the status quo, and proactively drive best practice processes across the organisation while also building a stronger Internal Audit function. 

CSIRO’s vision is to create a better future for Australia and our purpose is to solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We invite candidates to apply that bring innovation and curiosity to help CSIRO achieve this vision. 

Reporting to the Head – Internal Audit, as the Audit Manager, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of the Internal Audit Annual Plan and assist in leading independent and objective internal audits of key business processes across the global organisation. 

Working closely with senior leaders, the Audit Manager will provide quality deliverables to provide assurance to the Board Audit and Risk Committee (BARC) and assist in managing risk across the diverse organisation. 
You will join the team in a period of exciting change, well supported by the management team and your peers.
 
CSIRO will offer you a flexible work environment, and an opportunity where you will have a direct contribution to drive change both within the internal audit function and across the organisation. We look forward to welcoming you into team CSIRO, helping make the impossible possible. 
 

Your duties will include:

• Managing and assisting in the delivery of internal audits in accordance with the Internal Audit Plan. 
• Drafting high-quality documentation including management and BARC updates and internal audit reports.
• Developing internal audit documentation including risk and control matrixes, process narratives, detailed testing audit work programs and issue summaries with minimal supervision.  
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders including process owners, business leaders, and executive management. 
• Partnering with the business to develop feasible, appropriate solutions to identified audit issues.
• Ensuring effective, timely, and transparent communication with stakeholders regarding audit findings, action recommendations, and progress of audits.
• Managing professional service providers under outsourced and co-sourced internal audit arrangements.  
• Providing leadership and supervision to a small team and coach and develop internal audit staff. 

Location: Open to candidates in Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart

Salary: AU$105k - AU$115k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite, Full-time

Reference: 95733

To be considered you will need:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, CA/CPA or CIA or CISA certification along with experience in performing internal audits within large, complex, and diverse organisations. 
• The ability to plan and execute audit work programs with minimal supervision.
• Experience in evaluating, interpreting, and synthesising complex information and drawing logical conclusions and linkages.
• Leadership and management experience commensurate with 4+ years in an Audit Manager level Internal Audit role.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with relevant audit stakeholders. 
• Working knowledge of Institute Internal Auditors (IIA) Professional Standards and Quality Improvement Program requirements.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only (due to Baseline security requirements)

This is a security assessed position. To be eligible you must hold an Australian Citizenship and be willing and able to meet Baseline Security requirements.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

Sunday 18th February 2024, 11:00pm AEDT