Internal Audit Manager, Ia Operations

Internal Audit Manager, IA Operations

**About the Role**

We currently have a unique opportunity for an **Internal Audit Manager, IA Operations**tojoin the Internal Audit team in this full time and permanent position.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for emerging leaders to step into a management role, with mentorship from a diverse leadership team, who will provide the support to set you up for success.

As an Internal Audit Manager, you will help drive improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes across the organisation.

You will be responsible for leading internal audit engagements and supporting internal audit operational activities such as the development of the internal audit strategy, internal audit risk assessment and audit planning process, internal audit reporting requirements and deliverables to PFB Audit Committee and Senior Executive Committees, and as directed, PFB's Integrated Assurance Framework (IAF) activities.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Support the Internal Audit Leadership Team (IALT) in delivering the Internal Audit Strategy and Plan.
- Support with the management of the integrated assurance program and work in collaboration with Line 1 and Line 2 teams.
- Support with the regular review and update of internal audit policies and frameworks including the Internal Audit Charter and Internal Audit Manual, and standard IA templates as required.
- Support with the preparation of reports to the Board Audit Committee, EXCO and relevant management committees.
- Planning and conducting audits end-to-end independently with mínimal supervision and within prescribed time and budget. This includes (but not limited) execution of corporate and operational audits, and strategic projects and programs audits.
- Conducting internal audits utilising data analytics practices
- Performing root cause analyses for each audit engagement
- Providing value-adding and achievable recommendations for each audit engagement.
- Working collaboratively with other Internal Auditor Manager(s) and external co-source partners/resources and building collaborative working relationships with various stakeholders.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to manage evaluations of compliance with relevant Acts, Regulations and Rules
- Preparing and discussing formal audit reports with Senior Management
- Following up agreed management actions with action owners
- Integrate knowledge and assurance provided by Line 1 and Line 2
- Assist with External Auditors wherever required
- Representing Internal Audit in various committees
- Assisting in developing the annual Internal Audit Plan and internal audit strategic initiatives.

**About you**

You are a team player with a work history that demonstrates an ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with key stakeholders. You will have:

- Minimum 7 years internal audit and/or risk assurance and advisory experience, preferably within the financial services industry.
- Ability to independently lead and work on an internal audit through planning, fieldwork, and reporting, including management of supporting auditors (both internal and co-sourced).
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in negotiation with all levels of staff and achieve outcomes.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in delivering an internal audit engagement particularly influencing key stakeholders, and an ability to motivate other team members in an audit engagement.
- Strong ability to analyse controls and processes through current state analysis and data analytics.
- Be 'solution focussed' with attention to detail and deadlines.
- Tertiary qualified in Accounting, Commerce, Business or other relevant degree
- Professional qualifications such as CIA, CA, CPA, or other qualifications in related disciplines e.g. risk and compliance certifications

**Who are we?**

In March 2023, People's Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People's Choice Limited - Australia's leading mutual bank. We are now on an exciting journey to bring together our products, services, and technology under a single brand - People First Bank.

We have over 700,000 members and 1,900 employees, with dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, an Australian-based contract centre and branches across five states.

With a vision 'To deliver positive change through banking', People First Bank serves members and contributes to the community, while offering an inclusive, flexible work environment. We're big enough to make an impact; but agile enough to influence and do interesting work.

**Benefits of working for us**

We believe the little extras can make a big difference in supporting your success. That's why we offer great incentives and benefits including:

- Work from anywhere philosophy with the flexibility to work from home or in the office
- Career development opportunities, and o