We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Internal Audit Manager
to join our Group Internal Audit team. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you will play a key role in delivering a risk-based internal audit program across this listed insurance business. Internal Audit experience gained in the WM / Super / General or Life
Insurance or Banking sectors will be needed.
You will lead and deliver end-to-end internal audits across a broad range of insurance operations, including:
Claims management and claims operations
Underwriting processes and underwriting governance
Pricing models, pricing governance and product profitability
Reserving processes and actuarial controls
Product development, product governance and product lifecycle management
Distribution channels and intermediary management
Customer outcomes, regulatory compliance and conduct risk
Finance, risk management and corporate functions
IT general controls and technology-enabled business processes (where applicable)
Your Audit responsibilities will include:
Planning, executing and reporting on risk-based internal audits.
Assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls.
Identifying control weaknesses, emerging risks and opportunities for process improvement.
Preparing high-quality audit reports with practical, commercially focused recommendations.
Presenting audit findings to senior management and ELT stakeholders.
Building trusted relationships with business leaders while maintaining audit independence.
Data Analytics and AI
Approximately 20% of the role
will focus on modernising the internal audit function through the application of advanced analytics and AI.
Designing and executing data-driven audit procedures.
Developing continuous auditing and continuous monitoring capabilities.
Using AI-assisted audit techniques to enhance planning, testing and reporting.
Applying predictive analytics to identify emerging risks and control anomalies.
Leveraging large datasets to improve audit coverage and insight.
Collaborating with business and technology teams to enhance audit automation and analytics capabilities.
Evaluating governance and controls surrounding AI models and advanced analytical tools used within the business.
About You
5+ years' experience in internal or, risk or assurance.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience using data analytics tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, ACL, IDEA or similar will be a distinct advantage.
Exposure to AI-enabled audit tools or a strong interest in applying generative AI and machine learning within audit will be a distinct advantage.
Relevant professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent.
📞 Tania Barnard on 0411 018 788 or e-mail taniab@ethosbc.com.au
