At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct store audits and ensure compliance across Australia and New Zealand.
- Company: Join Sonova, a global leader in hearing healthcare with a people-centred culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work, discounts, and ongoing training for career growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of innovation in hearing healthcare.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while travelling and collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in auditing or internal controls, strong analytical skills, and a business mindset.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Join a truly global business as part of a dedicated store audit and internal controls function. Genuine variety, from on-site store audits to internal controls testing and internal audit support. Sydney based with regional and international travel across ANZ.
About Us
Sonova is the global market leader in hearing healthcare services with 180+ clinics across Australia. We are driven by innovation, clinical excellence and a people-centred culture, and are on a mission to improve lives through better hearing. At Sonova, we team up, grow talent, and collaborate across diverse backgrounds to build the best team in the marketplace.
About The Role
This permanent full-time role is Sydney-based and reports into the Finance function. It is responsible for executing Sonova's global store audit program across Australia and New Zealand. You'll plan and deliver on-site store audits, test the design and effectiveness of internal controls, and support internal audit activity, all with the goal of strengthening compliance, minimising risk and safeguarding company results. This role requires travel approximately 20-30% of the time.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead annual store audit planning based on risk and KPIs, making optimal use of available resources.
- Deliver on-site store audits across Australia and New Zealand, checking compliance with company guidelines and legal requirements.
- Monitor store key figures and perform regular data analysis as part of continuous auditing, identifying non-compliance and control weaknesses.
- Develop recommendations to address fraud risk, optimise store operations, minimise losses and protect company results.
- Prepare audit reports and present findings to stakeholders, including senior management and sales teams, and track open action plans through to resolution.
- Ensure timely execution of internal control system (ICS) controls, reviewing and validating control design against global guidelines and risk assessments.
- Test control effectiveness and partner with the global ICs team to support control owners in designing and performing controls.
- Monitor ICS issues and action plans from self-assessments and external audits through to remediation.
- Lead preparation and support for global internal audits, including management responses and remediation tracking.
- Undertake special audits and investigations as required, and contribute to the global store audit community by sharing insights and participating in global initiatives.
About You
- A completed qualification in business, law or compliance, with further training in audit, internal controls or finance.
- 4-5 years' professional experience in auditing or internal control.
- A structured, practice-oriented approach with a strong affinity for numbers.
- Excellent analytical skills and a solid understanding of business processes.
- A high sense of responsibility, self-motivation and initiative.
- Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the resilience to navigate challenging situations.
- A team player with assertiveness and a genuine entrepreneurial mindset.
- Secure MS Office skills and confidence working with audit tools.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
Why Join Us
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Salary packaging options.
- Paid parental leave.
- Discounts on Sonova products for employees and family.
- Access to 500+ retailer discounts across Australia via our Employee Enrichment Hub.
- Online Wellbeing Centre & Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Ongoing training and support to help you grow and excel in your career.
- Access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform.
- A values driven and people-centered culture.
- Being a part of a dynamic and supportive team with a company that is at the forefront of innovation in the hearing industry.
- A genuinely rewarding role with purpose and meaning.
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer. We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the marketplace. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
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At Connect Hearing, we pride ourselves on being a leading provider of hearing health care services, dedicated to making a positive impact in our clients' lives through innovative solutions. Our Shellharbour clinic offers a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can thrive professionally, with access to cutting-edge technology and a strong focus on clinical excellence. Enjoy competitive benefits, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of collaboration and growth.
