internal audit manager.

About the Company

An exciting 6-month contract opportunity to join the Sydney-based Internal Audit group supporting this Telecommunication giant as part of the broader Group Internal Audit function. This position has a strong view to go permanent for the right person. In this role, you will deliver risk-based audits and reviews across Australian operations, providing critical assurance to senior leadership and the Audit Committee on control effectiveness and risk management. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the business' tranformative journey.

Role Description

As Internal Audit Manager (6-month Contract), and reporting to the Group Director you will lead smaller, less complex operational and financial audits while collaborating on large-scale, complex audit engagements. You will play a central role in evaluating internal processes, identifying control gaps, and partnering with business stakeholders to develop practical solutions that safeguard value and optimise performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on financial and operational audits using established risk-based audit methodologies.
• Review business processes to evaluate internal controls, operating efficiency, and compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies.
• Identify process weaknesses and collaborate with business units to implement actionable recommendations that reduce cost, mitigate risk, and enhance operations.
• Build strong relationships with management across departments, navigating sensitive discussions with professional objectivity, integrity, and resilience.
• Draft clear, concise audit reports for executive leadership and ensure management action plans are executed effectively.
• Promote internal audit standards and a culture of risk awareness across the organisation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree and CA, CPA, or CIA
• Big4 training & large corporate internal audit experience (telecom industry preferred)
• Agile, Curious and Driven. You can provide strong commercial insights.
• Exceptional External/Internal Stakeholder Relationship Skills
• Extensive background in process analysis, risk assessment, and internal control evaluation.
• Advanced Excel skills, TeamMate and ACL experience desirable

Benefits

• Telecommunication Giant - Customer comes first approach
• Competitive $650-700 plus super day rate
• Strong view to go permanent for the right person
• Employer of choice with proven track record

If you are a highly analytical and technically strong Internal Audit Manager, our client would be interested to meet you, please apply now.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.