Senior Manager

1 month ago


Sydney, Australia BDO Australia Full time

About BDO

At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide variety of advisory, audit, and accounting services.

About the team

BDO's Risk Advisory Team provides a full range of risk solutions to help our clients navigate a diverse range of challenges, changes, and opportunities. The services the Team provide include:

  • Internal Audit
  • Outsourced Risk Management tasks;
  • Processes Mapping and Control Remediation
  • Risk Workshops
  • Risk Consulting
  • Third Party Assurance

Our Risk Advisory Team has two key sector focuses; Public Sector and Financial Services. This opportunity is to join our Public Sector Team who work across both our Sydney Office (CBD) and our Greater Western Sydney Office (Parramatta).

About the role

Due to our rapid growth, our Risk Advisory Services team in Sydney is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Internal Audit team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Your client portfolio will consist primarily of NSW State Government Organisations, across a range of Government Clusters. You will also have opportunities to work with Local and Federal Government Organisations, Not-For-Profits and private sector clients. 

This role will sit within our RAS leadership team, responsible for the delivery of RAS projects, client matters, building team performance at both an individual and team level and actively supporting the Partners/Directors in the day-to-day operation of the team.

Duties & responsibilities:

  • Assist in building and mentoring a team of highly skilled internal audit and risk staff.
  • Manage a varied portfolio of clients across a range of industry sectors, with a focus on risk, controls and assurance.
  • Supervise and undertake fieldwork and prepare written reports or deliverables of a high quality and standard, adhering to budgets and timelines.
  • Understand and apply the firm's professional delivery standards to deliver high-quality, insightful advice and exceptional client service.
  • Drive the development of new business solutions / service offerings.
  • Drive the continuous improvement of current practice processes, tools and methodologies.
  • Coach and mentor junior members of the team.
  • Drive growth initiatives and business development of the practice while working with Partners / Directors and other service lines across the broader BDO team.

About You

We are looking for highly-motivated individual with strong experience in Risk Advisory who is looking to join our growing and dynamic team. We are particularly proud of the culture and diversity of our team.

  • A strong internal drive, a growth mindset and aspirations for leadership opportunities
  • High level of experience in a similar role gained within the professional services industry
  • Certifications or qualifications relevant to the role (CIA, CA, CPA, CISA, PRINCE2 etc.)
  • Experience with IIA Standards and Practices
  • Experience with Enterprise Resource Management systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, TechOne etc.)
  • Experience in developing strategic and annual internal audit plans, enterprise-wide risk assessments and framework reviews.
  • A natural business development aptitude with evidence of existing network of decision
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (via reports, spreadsheets, presentations, emails, and in conversations), work in a multi-disciplinary team, manage engagements and deliverables
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, or contribute to, the development of a team
  • Strong working knowledge of key business risks and an understanding of IT related risks
  • Significant experience in presenting to Senior Management, Boards and ARCs.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges, join the BDO run club, or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym, and wellness facilities via our BWell program.

Access financial benefits from travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast daily, vehicle financing support, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include cultural and religious leave, paid leave for fertility and IVF treatments, blood donor leave, enhanced family support, plus options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide extensive technical training, dedicated leadership development programs, professional memberships, subscriptions and more.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (ONE, BOLD, HUMAN, STRIVE, and HEART). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Apply now to join #teamBDO. #LI-MA1

Find out more about our inclusive culture and hear from our people via our social channels and career pages. 

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