Senior Audit Manager

The role of Senior Audit Manager is to deliver high quality risk-based internal audits and investigations for the University and its Controlled Entities, as part of the Audit and Risk Work Plan or management requests.

Client Details

Client is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university boasting 10+ campuses.

The Office of Audit and Risk Assessment provides the University with internal audit, investigation and risk assessment advisory services. It operates under a formal charter approved by the Board of Trustees and reports to the University Secretary and General Counsel administratively and to the Audit and Risk Committee.

Description

• Contribute to the development of the annual Audit and Risk Assessment Plan.

• Identify significant business units or processes that need to be audited.

• Review/ develop detailed annual internal audit plan as part of the overall Audit and Risk work plan

• Identify risks to the business area that is being audited.

• Develop a Risk and Controls Matrix for the business area or process being audited.

• Plan and execute end-to-end audits, investigations, project reviews and special ad hoc reviews in accordance with the ARA Audit Methodology and professional internal auditing standards, within agreed budget and timeframe.

• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the internal audit and risk assessment function through teamwork, innovation, effective management of reviews and resources, and input into departmental initiatives.

• Maintain appropriate and effective working relationships with business stakeholders as part of business liaison responsibility and effective audit management

• Maintain the Issues and Actions Register and conduct monthly follow-up exercise of outstanding audit issues

• Assist the Chief Audit and Risk Officer with preparation of Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) papers.

• Prepare Outstanding Issues Report for reporting to the ARC

• Prepare / Review ARC Papers relating to Annual ARA Plan, audit plan progress etc. are updated and prepared in a timely manner.

• Prepare ad hoc ARC papers as required by the Chief Audit and Risk Officer.

• Update audit and investigation TRIM folders and the Office of Audit and Risk Assessment TRIM record register.

• TRIM folders and record register are updated and maintained.

• Adhere and contribute towards the development of the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP)

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the enterprise wide risk management system

• Other duties as required and directed, appropriate to position classification and related to the roles and function of ARA.

Profile

• Contribute to the development of the annual Audit and Risk Assessment Plan.

• Identify significant business units or processes that need to be audited.

• Review/ develop detailed annual internal audit plan as part of the overall Audit and Risk work plan

• Identify risks to the business area that is being audited.

• Develop a Risk and Controls Matrix for the business area or process being audited.

• Plan and execute end-to-end audits, investigations, project reviews and special ad hoc reviews in accordance with the ARA Audit Methodology and professional internal auditing standards, within agreed budget and timeframe.

• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the internal audit and risk assessment function through teamwork, innovation, effective management of reviews and resources, and input into departmental initiatives.

• Maintain appropriate and effective working relationships with business stakeholders as part of business liaison responsibility and effective audit management

• Maintain the Issues and Actions Register and conduct monthly follow-up exercise of outstanding audit issues

• Assist the Chief Audit and Risk Officer with preparation of Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) papers.

• Prepare Outstanding Issues Report for reporting to the ARC

• Prepare / Review ARC Papers relating to Annual ARA Plan, audit plan progress etc. are updated and prepared in a timely manner.

• Prepare ad hoc ARC papers as required by the Chief Audit and Risk Officer.

• Update audit and investigation TRIM folders and the Office of Audit and Risk Assessment TRIM record register.

• TRIM folders and record register are updated and maintained.

• Adhere and contribute towards the development of the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP)

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the enterprise wide risk management system

• Other duties as required and directed, appropriate to position classification and related to the roles and function of ARA.

Job Offer

• A great opportunity to join the Education sector and be part of a leading University
• Convenient location with parking on site
• Competitive salary package

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Tasneem Nawab on 02 8292 2071.