Internal Audit Senior Analyst

Assess governance, risk management, process controls and operating practices against the approved audit scope, relevant policies, control expectations and leading practice benchmarks.

Evaluate the completeness, accuracy, timeliness and reliability of audit evidence and escalate evidence gaps, exceptions or potential control deficiencies to the Internal Audit Manager.

Use data analytics and structured analysis to support audit scoping, sample selection, exception identification, trend analysis and development of audit insights.

Contribute to concise, evidence-based audit reports, including issue descriptions, root cause analysis, business impact, risk ratings, practical recommendations and agreed management actions.

Maintain accurate audit issue and action trackers, including ownership, due dates, status, evidence received and validation outcomes.

Follow up with management action owners to support timely completion of agreed audit actions and escalate overdue or at-risk actions to the Internal Audit Manager.

Coordinate information requests, meetings, walkthroughs and evidence collection with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Support Services and other business functions.

Build productive stakeholder relationships while maintaining independence, confidentiality, professional scepticism and constructive challenge.

Coordinate with CAA colleagues in Financial Controls and Finance Systems Controls where audit activity intersects with control assurance themes, system dependencies, remediation status or assurance reliance.

Contribute to a professional, collaborative and high-performing CAA team culture focused on integrity, quality, accountability and continuous improvement.

Support audit methodology, template and workpaper improvements, including opportunities to improve consistency, efficiency and data-led audit delivery.

Uphold Compass values by promoting ethical behaviour, confidentiality, constructive challenge and a culture of accountability.

4+ years’ professional experience in internal audit, external audit, assurance, risk management, compliance, business process review or a related governance discipline.

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business, Risk Management, Information Systems or a related field is required.

Professional qualification or progress towards CIA, CA/CPA, CISA, CFE, CRMA or equivalent is desirable.

Demonstrated experience supporting or delivering internal audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, testing, evidence review, working papers, report drafting and action tracking.

Strong understanding of governance, risk management, internal controls and audit methodology, with the ability to apply practical judgement to business processes and evidence.

Understanding of internal control environments, including SOX-style or ICFR environments, is desirable where relevant to audit scoping, testing and issue assessment.

Strong analytical capability, including the ability to use Excel, PowerPoint and data analysis tools to support audit testing, sample selection, exception analysis and reporting.

Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear working papers, issue summaries, root cause analysis and practical recommendations.

Strong stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to manage information requests, follow-up actions, maintain professional relationships and challenge constructively.

High attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality when handling sensitive audit evidence, findings, management actions and investigation-related information.

Good planning, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality outputs against agreed deadlines.

Competent with Microsoft 365; experience with audit management systems, GRC tools Optro, Power BI, Tableau, or process mapping tools is advantageous.

Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, professional scepticism, sound judgement and accountability.

If you're ready to take the next step in your internal audit career and contribute to something bigger, we want to hear from you! For any questions, doubts, or for a confidential chat, please reach out to us at talisson@compass-group.com.au or gilzugmeyer@compass-group.com.au

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