Internal Audit Manager

Global civil engineering consultancy with great career opportunities
- Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationally
- Friendly working environment across the business

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.

SMEC deliver smart solutions for clients and communities in Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services. We embrace emerging technologies and innovations, including BIM and Virtual Reality, to deliver robust engineering services across the fields of transport and logistics, water and environment and energy and resources.

The Role

SMEC is currently seeking a diligent Internal Audit Manager to be accountable for ensuring that relevant financial, operational, reputational, and associated risks are identified and managed. This role will be based in Melbourne with support from a global team.

This role will be responsible for providing assurance on adequacy and operating effectiveness of internal controls for key processes and systems, making recommendations for improvements and providing quality Internal Audit reports to management as well as advisory support to the business. In this role you will have a global impact with a diverse, complex organisation.
- Degree in Accounting or Business Administration, preferably with professional certifications in accounting (CA/CPA) and/or audit (CIA/CISA)
- 10+ years of experience with an international professional accounting firm and/or major organizations
- Good working experience in internal control, internal audit, and risk management, IT audit experience is advantageous
- Familiarity with business operations and workflows.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Good team player, able to interact effectively with management, colleagues and other stakeholders
- Proficient in MS Office suite and familiar with various ERP software.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, highly proactive and professional.
- Willingness to travel overseas for audits or related activities.

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded

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Wrap up

As an inclusive and growing organisation, SMEC is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and

thought leaders


We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.

Learn more about SMEC:
With over 16,500 employees working out of over 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated infrastructure expertise to our clients worldwide.

Our journey of growth is only beginning, and we look forward to strengthening our already established capabilities, entering new markets and offering more effective solutions across infrastructure developments worldwide.

How to apply

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world