Internal Audit Director

With an envious reputation in the Financial Services sector this market leader offers an outstanding opportunity for an experienced hands on Internal Audit leader. The ideal candidate will be CA / CPA / CISA or CIA qualified and will have gained experience in internal or external auditing in the Financial Services sector. You will enjoy taking responsibility and will be part of a high performance team, reporting directly the  HOA and managing a team of staff. This opportunity will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to step into the Head of Audit position withing a 2-3 year period. Some specific tasks will be to;

• Plan and direct your team in conducting audit reviews for the Retail Banking / Business Banking and Credit division;

• Still be prepared to execute on some critical or high level priority audits;

• Independently review, evaluate and deliver on the annual audit plan;

• Ensure the validation and implementation of recommendations are issued;

• Deal with external and 3rd party service providers;

• Liaising with Audit Risk sub-committees and forums;

• Provide recommendation to management where appropriate and be a strategic business partner.

This opportunity will suite an experienced  Snr AM / VP Audit / AD currently from the Big 4 / Credit Union or Financial Services group. Experience gained inRetail Banking, Business Banking, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Credit Union (loans / cards /loans) will be a distinct advantage, however any FS product experience will be considered.  Some experience gained auditing Operational Risk / AML / Compliance / CPS 220 or AGILE projects will also be of definite interest to our client, but not essential.
We are seeking a self-driven ambitious individual due to the imminent growth opportunities in the team. Your will enjoy decision making and autonomy in executions and will have managed and lead staff recently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed.
For more information please contact Tania Barnard on 02 8227 9200, e-mail taniab@ethoscorporation.com.au.