Internal Auditor

ROLE OUTLINE:
Internal Auditor Duties and Responsibilities:

- Protect assets by ensuring compliance with internal control procedures and regulations in Australia and the United States
- At least 2 years’ experience working with Earned Wage Access (EWA), its unique regulatory requirements and how EWA systems integrate into HR and payroll systems in Australia.
- Technical understanding of the regulatory environment surrounding Earned Wage Access, Fringe Benefits Tax implications, payment platforms, and employee benefits and rewards
- Experience in reconciliation of salary splitting, rewards and recognition, and cashback from the perspective of legal and regulatory frameworks in Australia
- Audit assignment preparation, planning, and completion of audit workpapers by documenting audit tests and findings.
- Analysis of risk frameworks in Australia and the United States with regard to payment technologies and Human Resources and payroll systems
- At least 1 year worth of experience of Audit and technical competence regarding Australian Research and Development programs
- Analysis and experience of dealing with and minimising the potential for fraud in the company's IT and Audit systems and processes with specific capability in Earned Wage Access, HR and payroll systems in Australia.
- Management of compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
- Verification of assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.
- Appraisal of adequacy of internal control systems via production and synthesis of audit questionnaires
- Maintenance of internal control systems through updating audit programs and questionnaires and recommending new policies and procedures.
- Communication of audit findings through preparation of reports and findings with Executive and Board.
- Compliance with Australian federal, state, and local security legal requirements via examination of existing and new security legislation and enforcement of adherence to requirements, and advice to management on needed actions.
- Preparation of special audit and control reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating information and trends, with reference to Earned Wage Access, Rewards and Recognition programs, and Cashback environments.
- Maintenance of professional and technical knowledge through attendance at educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and content, and participating in professional societies.
- Financial security (KYC AML/CTF) audits, process development, maintenance, and reports to management
- Review API operations of existing and potential service providers to maximise operational efficiency

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Due to the unique nature of our business, the successful applicant must have:

- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance with conceptual understanding of US Accounting Standards
- Masters Degree in Accounting or Finance with understanding of US and Australian accounting and finance practices
- Experience working, studying, or living in the United States
- Conceptual understanding of accounting and regulatory environments in the United States

Other desirable attributes
- Understanding of risk management and frameworks
- Excellent knowledge of accounting standards
- Strong numeracy skills
- High level of attention to detail and critical thinking
- Proven time management and organisational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Computer software skills, including Excel and other financial accounting packages

**Salary**: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)