Senior Internal Auditor | Contract RoleSlater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people.Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and the office. We recognise and reward high performance and have outstanding employee benefits including an extra week of annual leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, extra-long service leave together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.We are also pleased to let you know that Slater and Gordon were ranked in the Top 25 Attraction Firms in the annual Lawyers Weekly Legal Firm of Choice Survey for 2023-24.Acknowledgement of Country Slater and Gordon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.Diversity + Inclusion Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Slater and Gordon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. We understand that everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process please let us know in your application.What are we looking for?An opportunity is now available for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team in Melbourne. This full-time contract opportunity is now available for an initial 6 to 12 months. We offer flexible work in which you can spend your time between home and office.Reporting to our Head of Internal Audit, you will be required to prepare, plan, conduct and report on a diverse range of internal audit review assignments contributing to the delivery of the annual internal audit plan. Main responsibilities will include leading, coordinating and having a hands-on approach to the completion of audits with an overall objective of providing reasonable assurance on the effectiveness of the Company's risk management and internal controls.You will have a proven track record of conducting comprehensive audits, identifying key risks, testing the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, and providing actionable recommendations. You will excel in both independent and team environments, bringing strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to your work.Day to day responsibilities will include:Conduct internal audit procedures end to endEnsuring methodical documentation of worksDelivering high quality, concise and informative audit reportsReviewing, monitoring and confirming action plans submitted by management are adequately addressedPartnering and collaborating with relevant business units to improve operational efficiencies and processes where appropriateAssisting in the enhancing of Internal Audit processes and compliance to the Global Internal Audit standardsProviding assistance with investigations, special audits, and providing subject-matter expertise as neededBuilding and maintaining effective working relationships to influence key stakeholdersAssisting in promoting a positive risk aware culture through leadership, training, constructive challenge and acting as an ambassador for good governance and controlOther duties as requiredWhat will you bring?Key to your success in this role will include the following skills, qualifications, experience and capabilities:Bachelor's degree in a related fieldProven related work experienceExceptional written and verbal communication skillsStrong time management, project management, and prioritisation abilitiesDetail-oriented analytical and problem-solving skillsProven ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environmentDriven, with a passion for identifying risks and making impactful changesUnderstanding of Internal Audit best practices and COSO internal control frameworkIt would also be great if you had the following:CA/CPA/CIA/CISA (or you are working toward this achievement)Proficiency with risk/auditing softwareLegal or professional services industry experience in a similar roleWhat next?If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
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