Internal Auditor

**The Peter Warren Group** is one of Australia’s largest multi-franchise automotive dealer groups. Founded in 1958, we have expanded across South West Sydney, North Shore, Regional NSW, Northern NSW, Victoria and throughout South East Queensland. With some of the finest vehicle brands in the world we cover all aspects of vehicle ownership. With over 2000 employees across NSW, VIC and QLD, we are focused on growing and developing a career path for all our employees.

**The Opportunity**:
This role will suit an ambitious newly qualified, Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) who is looking for their first move out of Big 4, seeking a new, exciting challenge in an ASX listed company. This is the ideal opportunity to kick-start a successful finance career with a profitable and growing business.

The role will require you to support the business by collaborating with management to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of internal controls and enhance risk management processes and operational practices. Your excellent communication skills and analytical mindset will be essential in performing quality audits that provide insight and ensure compliance with industry-related rules and regulations.

Great opportunity to work closely with the Audit & Risk Leader, in a supportive, professional environment, conducive to greater development and career progression in a dynamic industry.

**The role will involve the following**:

- Assist with planning internal audits in line with Board approved Internal Audit Plans
- Conduct dealership audits with guidance from the Group’s Audit & Risk Leader
- Conclude on control deficiencies identified
- Prepare audit reports and present findings to key stakeholders
- Be engaged in relevant industry and regulatory changes
- Follow up on internal audit findings and validate actions and responses to closed findings
- Maintaining the Group’s strategic risk profile with input from the Senior Executive team
- Ad hoc project work including involvement with M&A, investor relations

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Chartered Accountant (CA); Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA); or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Big 4 experience preferred
- Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to rapidly build positive workplace relations and network across all of levels of stakeholders in a professional manner
- Sound understanding of internal control concepts, conduct risk assessment and audit procedures and critically evaluate responses
- Willing to travel and holds a current, valid driver’s licence
- Full unrestricted work rights in Australia

**Benefits**:

- A competitive remuneration package, plus super
- Vehicle benefits including purchase discounts for vehicles, parts and servicing
- Strong opportunity for progression with pathway and growth opportunities
- Commitment to ongoing development and mentoring through feedback and guidance to ensure you succeed.
- Discounted Bupa private health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Join a group that continues to grow and expand in the Automotive industry.
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