Internal Audit Officer

Posted: 03/09/2025

Closing Date: 01/10/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Collingwood or Mascot

Job Category: Banking and Financial Services

Through the merger of Bank Australia and Qudos Bank we're creating a better, stronger and more resilient bank for our customers and employees. As one company with two trusted brands, we're building on the strong foundations of our history and shared values as we bring together the best of both banks.

As Internal Audit Officer, you'll support the delivery of Bank Australia's Internal Audit Plan by conducting audit fieldwork to a high standard and contributing to planning and reporting stages. You'll assess risks and controls, maintain audit systems and registers, and work closely with staff and management to ensure issues are constructively addressed and mitigated. You'll also help identify and implement improvements to audit support processes and reporting tools.

**Why join us**
- We have big plans to become Australia's leading purpose-driven bank.
- As a certified B Corp, we're part of a global business community who meet the highest social and environmental standards, balancing profit and purpose.
- Every role and person in our bank is essential to bringing our values, purpose and aspiration to life.
- We offer flexible working options, competitive salary and 13% super.
- Our staff have access to a range of meaningful benefits to support their physical and mental wellbeing including 24/7 free counselling, free flu vaccinations and discounted gym memberships.
- We also support staff with study assistance, paid parental leave (regardless of gender), volunteer, bereavement, gender affirmation and family violence leave; and the opportunity for bonus annual leave.
- We support our staff to grow their careers through learning and development and an organisational culture where we reward and recognise innovation and values, not long hours.
- We are committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce that reflects the Australian community.
- We care for a conservation reserve - where we work with key partner organisations to protect threatened species and involve staff in conservation.

**What you will be doing**
- Conduct audit fieldwork with accuracy and attention to detail
- Support audit planning and reporting, including risk analysis and documenting findings
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and gain agreement on audit actions
- Maintain and monitor the audit actions register and prepare status reports
- Stay informed on business risks and collaborate with risk and compliance teams
- Contribute to the annual Internal Audit Plan and governance reporting
- Educate staff on risk and control practices and support process improvements
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, training requirements and WHS standards
- Escalate concerns and constructively challenge where needed

**What you will bring**
- Tertiary qualifications and CIA, CPA, CA or other relevant accreditation (or working towards)
- Experience in internal audit or risk management within financial services
- Strong skills in risk and control assessment, report writing and stakeholder engagement
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analytics tools to enhance audit practices
- Ability to critically analyse information and manage time effectively under pressure
- High integrity, customer focus and commitment to quality standards
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust and defuse tension
- Understanding of Bank Australia's values and a drive to deliver meaningful results
- Commitment to Bank Australia's purpose, values, and B Corp ethos.