Head Of Sme Audit

**Sydney**
- Build and manage effective relationships with key stakeholders
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid working environment, offering a highly competitive salary.

**About the Role**

As part of the Internal Audit Leadership Team this role ensures that critical processes and related initiatives adhere to NSW Government requirements, icare policies and relevant industry best practices.

**Benefits**
- A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
- Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare's Core Capabilities.
- Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards

**Duties**

It's an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as a Head of SME Audit (General Insurance & Care) you will:

- Lead and manage the delivery of a prioritised portfolio of audits and ensure that they are delivered within set timeframes and to set quality standards.
- Provide independent advice in relation to the design of effective risk management and control environments in areas such as underwriting, claims handling, policy administration, reserving and reinsurance and long-term care outcomes across Schemes within the portfolio
- Engage and foster relationships with key stakeholders, including leadership to achieve effective outcomes, e.g. ensure deliverables are clearly articulated and potential issues are promptly identified and effectively addressed.
- Mentor, coach, develop and recognise a high performing team of audit professionals fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and professional excellence.
- Remain abreast of emerging leading practices across relevant sectors and NSW Government policy and regulatory developments and emerging risks that impact the portfolio.

**Skills & Experience**
- Relevant degree qualifications, e.g. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, including accounting, commerce, public sector administration.
- Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) or an Australian Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA).
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is desirable.
- Well-developed understanding of audit procedures and standards.
- At least 8 years' experience in internal audit, and at least 5 years relevant experience across relevant sectors
- Knowledge of leading practice in general insurance long tail, long term care schemes and relevant regulatory frameworks
- Understanding of NSW Governance Regulation and Practices in so far as they relate to icare's statutory requirements, General Insurance & Care, Risk Management and Internal Auditing.
- Extensive experience in planning and implementing audits and delivering audit plans either within the insurance or financial services industry or within a government setting.
- Demonstrated excellence in leadership, gained through leading General Insurance Internal Audit teams.
- Member of a recognised professional body.
- Experience in continuous improvement approaches, creating solutions and problem solving.
- A broad range of experience in the management of complex and/or sensitive matters.
- Demonstrated experience in the adoption of technology or other operational level changes

**Culture**

We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people's development so the people of NSW can thrive.

**About the Company**

Our purpose is to care for the people of New South Wales, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. As NSW's agency of insurance and care, in the past year we insured 338,000 businesses, covering four million workers and supporting 92,000 workers with injuries. We cared for over 1,800 people severely injured on our roads and supported more than 5,450 impacted by a dust disease. We helped 775 homeowners, insuring $20.9 billion in residential projects, and continue to protect $436 billion in NSW Government assets including iconic landmarks the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. icare continues to refine and transform how we deliver services to improve experiences for those we serve.
- For more information about icare visit our website
- icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted
- We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant
- A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.