Internal Audit Manager – Risk Advisory

About the role

A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join its growing Risk Advisory team in Sydney. This client‑facing position will lead internal audit and broader risk advisory engagements across a diverse portfolio of public‑sector and non‑financial organisations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead internal audit and risk advisory engagements end‑to‑end, managing multiple projects, budgets and competing priorities.
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and review findings, reports and recommendations.
• Coach and develop junior team members while contributing to broader risk, governance, controls and assurance work.

Required profile

• 5+ years of relevant internal audit experience, preferably from a Big 4, mid‑tier or specialist advisory firm, working with public‑sector or large corporate clients.
• Current manager‑level experience or a strong senior consultant ready to step up.
• Strong report writing, stakeholder management and ability to manage engagements and junior staff.
• Broad internal audit capability, strong prioritisation and time‑management skills.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CIA are beneficial but not essential.