Group Internal Auditor (92837)

at  Auto General Insurance

ABOUT US

Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing insurance business, providing general insurance solutions to all Australians since 2000.
Our range of general insurance products protects customers on the road, at home, and on holiday with various Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents, Pet, and Travel Insurance products as well as Roadside Assistance. We provide insurance for leading brands including Budget Direct, ING, Qantas, and Virgin Money.
We work together as a team to ‘safeguard a brighter future’ for our customers, our people, and the broader community. We foster a culture of high performance with high integrity (we call it the A&G Way) and expect every team member to bring 100% effort, energy, and dedication to delivering our goals. In return, we invest in our team members with generous rewards, benefits, development opportunities, and job security.
Visit autogeneral.com.au to find out more.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive audits of IT systems, applications, and infrastructure to ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal IT controls and identify areas of potential weakness or vulnerability.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to understand IT processes and identify areas for process improvement and automation.
• Document high quality workpapers supporting audit testing performed, including results and conclusions.
• Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, recommendations, and action plans to address identified issues.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging IT trends, cybersecurity threats, and industry best practices to continuously enhance the audit process.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Internal Audit team initiatives.
• Maintain strong working relationships with various stakeholders, promoting a positive and collaborative audit culture.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 7 years of experience in Internal Audit, Controls Assurance, or Risk Management roles within a mid/top tier professional accounting practice or within an Internal Audit function in a large corporation.
• Experience in the use of data analytics tools (e.g. Tableau or SAS Analytics) and with familiar with the use of database query languages such as SQL.
• End to end understanding of the audit process, risk frameworks to manage compliance, strategic and operational risks, as well as demonstrated ability to manage deliverables within deadlines to a high standard.
• Experience in a financial services organisation, with working knowledge of the Australian Regulatory landscape.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and work effectively with the audit team and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment and delivering on commitments.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement with the ability to present and influence stakeholders and senior management.

OUR PERKS

• Location: Our head office is conveniently based in Toowong Village shopping centre - a city fringe location with access to retail, restaurants, various parking options, and public transport.
• Hybrid Work: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model, with 2 days per week working from home.
• Extra Leave: Enjoy additional leave days on us! You’ll receive a paid ‘ME’ day and one paid volunteer leave day annually. Team members can also purchase up to two additional weeks of leave per year.
• Workplace Giving: If you’re passionate about a cause, then we are too – we offer workplace giving and we’ll dollar-match your donations to registered charities.
• Development Opportunities: We’re championing your development with internal programs and access to a wide range of online courses.
• Employee Discounts: You’ll receive discounts on Budget Direct insurance products.
• Reward and Recognition: We reward high performance with employee recognition, reward, and incentive schemes.
• Onsite Facilities: There are excellent end-of-trip facilities on offer and private spaces for nursing mothers.
• Get Social: Join our vibrant social and community activities including annual celebrations, family fun days, and regular events across each of our sites.
• Perks App: Access to an employee benefits and discounts app called ‘Perks’ offering you great discounts, offers, and programs across a range of areas.
  If you are seeking a new challenge and would enjoy the opportunity to work in a growing and changing business, click on the APPLY NOW button and submit your application.
  Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.
  A note from Auto & General to recruitment agencies: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business. Auto & General is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary degree qualifications in the related fields of commerce, accounting, or technology is mandatory.
• Active professional certifications (e.g. CA, CPA, CIA, or CISA) is highly desirable.
• Project management or technology certifications (e.g. PRINCE 2, ITIL) is desirable.
• Other professional memberships relevant to financial services and risk management.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 years of experience in Internal Audit, Controls Assurance, or Risk Management roles within a mid/top tier professional accounting practice or within an Internal Audit function in a large corporation.
• Experience in the use of data analytics tools (e.g. Tableau or SAS Analytics) and with familiar with the use of database query languages such as SQL.
• End to end understanding of the audit process as well as demonstrated ability to manage deliverables within deadlines and to a high standard.
• Experience in a financial services organisation, with working knowledge of the Australian Regulatory landscape.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and work effectively with the audit team and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment and delivering on commitments.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement with the ability to present and influence stakeholders and senior management.

A&G’s Internal Audit team provides concise evaluation of the control environment, offering advice underpinned by fact-based observations and pragmatic recommendations. Our aim is to support A&G in achieving its business objectives.
With a strong sense of initiative, innovation, and accountability, you will support the Senior Manager – IT Audit to develop strong business relationships and deliver quality internal audits to inform control environment improvements.