Senior Internal Audit Lead – Hybrid in Melbourne

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Audit team at Marsh. This role will be based in Melbourne and is a hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the office.

You will work within the Internal Audit Department and partner closely with Audit Directors to support the delivery of the annual audit plan. The role includes leading audit activity, building effective stakeholder relationships and contributing to reporting, governance and team development across the function.

We will count on you to:

• Work with the Internal Audit Department and report to the Audit Directors
• Support the risk assessment process and development of the annual audit plan
• Lead internal audits and special projects, including interviews, testing and report preparation
• Review work completed by audit staff and help maintain the quality of deliverables
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with audit clients and support presentations to Audit and Risk Committees and management
• Contribute to resource planning, budget oversight and staff development, including recruiting, training, mentoring and performance feedback

What you need to have:

• Significant proven experience in business, audit or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Sound knowledge of audit methods and internal control concepts, with the ability to assess business and technology risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting complex or sensitive information to senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and assess risks and develop effective audit plans and recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to exercise discretion, work independently within broad guidelines, tactfully handle sensitive and confidential data, and complete assignments in a timely manner
• The desire and ability to coach and manage several associate managers, senior auditors, and staff auditors
• A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or a related field

What makes you stand out:

• Experience in superannuation and knowledge of APRA and ASIC regulations
• A CPA, CIA, CISA or related qualification, or active progress towards one
• Experience with data analytics and audit automation tools is preferred
• Willingness to travel

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing employment.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.