Internal Auditor

**A great place to work**

When you join Capricorn, you become a part of something bigger than a typical company, because as a co-operative we exist to improve the lives of our Members by supporting them in building stronger businesses - not the other way around.

We are purpose-led and are committed to empowering our community to thrive. Our community includes our employees, and we know what is important to them, because we asked And here's our commitments to you:

- **Provide a diverse and inclusive workplace **- because we know how important it is for everyone to be treated fairly and with respect.
- ** Give you flexibility** - it's important to recognise we are all unique and need to create work life balance.
- ** Offer paid parental leave **- that supports both parent's leave and their transition back to work.
- ** Create a fun environment **- our social calendar is full up with a range of different virtual and face-to-face events to keep us connected.
- ** Work perks **- that our employees actually use, such as a fantastic reward and recognition program, wellness program, additional leave purchase and so much more

**The role and what we are looking for**

The Internal Auditor is responsible for examining and evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the Capricorn's internal control systems and procedures; through supporting the delivery of an internal audit program by a third party, and conducting internal audits personally.

The position helps Capricorn accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the evaluation of the effectiveness of risk, control and governance processes; with associated recommendations for improvement.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Support delivery of Capricorn's Internal Audit (L3) program in line with the 3 Lines of Defence model, with responsibilities including:

- Provide senior management and the Board with an opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls in the organisation.
- Support the development of an annual risk-based internal audit plan approved by the CSL Audit and Risk Committee.
- Contract manage the third party providing auditing services to Capricorn, including supporting the third party arrange stakeholder holding meetings and provision of relevant information.
- Delivery of audits, as directed and supervised by the Head of Risk Advisory & Internal Audit, per the audit plan minimizing impact (where possible) on key stakeholders.
- Conduct all audits to the highest of professional standards, examining the control environment in place in line with the audit scope; engaging exceptionally with stakeholders; and providing clear, concise, informative audit reports inclusive of continuous improvement opportunities for controls and/or processes. The role holder will ensure that audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk; and verifiable through well-documented evidence.
- Audit reports must detail control weaknesses / gaps, with achievable recommendations for remediation; for review by the Head of Risk Advisory & Internal Audit.
- Conduct follow-up reviews on adverse audit findings as directed by the Head of Risk Advisory & Internal Audit.
- Assist in the update of the Internal Audit policy and associated procedures.
- Maintain internal audit register of Findings via Shield, so that Shield is reflective of the current status of audits completed and due; and audit Findings.
- Conduct ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested by senior management or the Board.
- Support as required any external audit requirements for CML and CSL.

**Capricorn Risk Culture**
- Maintain up to date competencies required for effective internal audit delivery;
- Maintain a professional development plan, including understanding internal audit trends and methodologies;
- Develop strong, productive working relationships with stakeholders;
- Employ effective tactics for persuasive, inspiring guidance to Managers and their staff, building organizational commitment, initiating, negotiating and resolving disagreement;
- Identifying and communicating any relevant professional standards, pronouncements, laws, guidelines relating to audit.
- Maintain up to date competencies required for effective internal audit delivery;
- Maintain a professional development plan, including understanding internal audit trends and methodologies;
- Develop strong, productive working relationships with stakeholders;
- Employ effective tactics for persuasive, inspiring guidance to Managers and their staff, building organizational commitment, initiating, negotiating and resolving disagreement;
- Identifying and communicating any relevant professional standards, pronouncements, laws, guidelines relating to audit.
- Engage in team planning and strategy setting to achieve the team vision.
- Effectively deliver the tasks allocated as per the team plan.
- Organises personal effort to be risk