Audit Manager

**About us**

Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for clients. Our commitment to our employees and clients is at the heart of everything we do.

At Rabobank our culture is unique, because every day our people work knowing that we are all playing our part in supporting our farmers to feed the world. Our culture is focused on growing each other. We strive to create an open, balanced and flexible workplace where people feel that they belong, can be open and honest and are supported.

**About the role**

Reporting to the Head of Audit, as the Audit Manager you will contribute constructively towards maintaining and enhancing the client relationship to (Senior) Management, lead/participate in audits on the adequacy and effectiveness of management control systems, report on the outcome and recommend improvements. You will also assist the Head of Department in continuously improving the quality of the Department.

**Some of the key responsibilities include**:

- Develop and foster strong relationships with (Senior) Management. Establishing a trusting working relationship in which existing and upcoming issues or risks are openly communicated. Support management in the process of analysing general risk management.
- Translate actual trends and (risk) developments to requirements to be set on the audit program and (for individual assignments) risk based audit scope to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Manage the execution of allocated assignments, ensuring the effective allocation of the team’s resources to meet objectives. Actively contribute to the execution of the other audits.
- When executing the assignment, ensure appliance to required (quality) standards by preparing and / or reviewing work papers, the documentation and evaluation of controls and the conducting of audit tests. Prepare the (draft) report and conclusions, including root cause analysis (also covering cultural and behavioural aspects) and recommendations, as applicable.
- Ensure effective and timely communication to stakeholders regarding findings, risks recommendations and progress of assignments. Evaluate the assignment with both the client and the team enabling continuous learning.
- Review adequacy of action taken by management to correct reported deficient conditions.
- Maintain an up-to-date client file so that it reflects the actual risk assessment and audit involvement of the allocated business areas.
- Coach and challenge staff in order to grow their professional knowledge, skill and competency.

**To be successful you will have**
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance or Accounting.
- Member of appropriate professional body - Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA), CPA Australia (CPA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Experience*:

- Experience in the Financial Services industry (prefer Rural, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Compliance and Internal Audit).
- Experience in an Internal Audit role within Banking and Finance or external audit, indicating thorough experience with project management, audit methods and techniques.
- In depth understanding of (general) audit methodologies and requirements, including the implications of ‘the three lines of defence model’.
- Specialist knowledge of at least one (specific) audit area such as (credit) risk management and / or compliance and / or IT/Operations.
- Good working knowledge of Australia and / or New Zealand regulatory requirements.
- Good knowledge of data analysing techniques (ACL).

**Our Values, Vision and Mission**

Rabobank Australia fully embraces inclusion and belonging and delivers positive experiences for our people and clients. Our great working conditions, broad learning and development programmes and the opportunity to work together for the greater good are reasons why our employees love working here. We are committed to our values; we are client focussed, action oriented, purposeful and courageous in our work. We are professional and considerate and bring out the best in each other and are committed to keep learning. We have an open culture, where you can be yourself and be valued for who you are.

**What we're proud to offer you**:

- As part of our wellbeing offering we also have Wellbeing Leave. These extra leave days can be used in a way that helps achieve greater work/life balance. It’s just another way we are helping our employees to lead happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives.
- Rabobank values the development of its people and has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development.
- An inclusive Parental Leave policy that supports you and your family while giving you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy this special time (Primary carer up-to 14 weeks paid leave)
- We realise sometimes 4 weeks Annual Leave isn't enough At Rabob