The Organisation
Port Authority of NSW is a state-owned corporation that manages pilotage, navigation, cruise operations, and operational safety for commercial shipping in 6 key ports across NSW, including Sydney Harbour, Port Botany, Newcastle and Port Kembla.
The Role
The Senior Internal Auditor will be based at the newly renovated Walsh Bay office, located only a short walk from the Barangaroo metro station, in the Sydney CBD. This position sits within the Corporate Planning & Reporting area (part of the wider Finance division), reporting into the ‘General Manager Finance/Chief Audit Executive’ and has no direct reports.
This position will provide the Senior Leadership team and the Audit Risk Committee with an assessment of Port Authority’s compliance with respect to internal control and governance. Responsible for leading the delivery of a 3-year internal audit plan, identify gaps and assist management in developing appropriate actions to address the gaps and follow up with stakeholders to ensure appropriate actions are undertaken.
The successful candidate will strive to improve the maturity of the function, managing a co-sourced model by conducting internal audits and spot checks whilst also managing external engagements to conduct specialist/technical outsourced audits. The audits can be very broad spanning; cyber security, pilotage operations, payroll processes, WHS, records management processes, asset management, business continuity and enterprise risk & compliance audits.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead the development and implementation of the 3-year Strategic Internal Audit Plan and conduct end-to-end internal audits in line with the approved plan.
- Monitor the implementation of audit actions and maintain an up-to-date audit actions register.
- Prepare comprehensive high-quality audit reports with a focus on risk management, internal control environment and practical suggestions to remedy weaknesses then co-presenting the key findings to the Audit & Risk Committee and other senior stakeholders.
- Undertake consulting and advisory engagements to provide pro-active advice to management to facilitate continuous improvement and contribute to best practice processes, systems and controls.
- Manage the delivery of all outsourced audits and ensure timely delivery of contractual obligations.
- Promote the role of internal audit within the business by working collaboratively with various stakeholders.
- Use professional judgment to solve or escalate problems whilst supporting executives and managers to implement and improve processes, governance and risk management.
Benefits
- Full-time, permanent position
- 35-hour working week
- Base salary paying $140,000 to $150,000 + 12% Super, with excellent salary packaging options
- Based in the Sydney CBD, near Barangaroo/The Rocks, with a hybrid/flexible working arrangement offering the ability to work-from-home up to 2 days p/week
- Regular Audit & Risk Committee and C-Suite exposure
- Diverse role working across various teams, sites and locations
- 16-weeks parental leave for either parent
- Rewards and recognition program available
- Heavily discounted gym memberships
About You
The ideal applicant will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Economics or similar
- A minimum 4-years in a similar Internal Audit role
- Knowledge of internal audit principles, frameworks and processes including demonstrated ability to maintain awareness of contemporary industry best practice
- The ability to work in an autonomous, pro-active, engaging and diplomatic manner to build credibility and positive working relationships with stakeholders
- Formal qualifications as an Internal Auditor through the Institute of Internal Auditors - highly desired
- A combination of Big 4 Consultancy experience and internal audit experience within a government or transport related industry - highly desired
Applications Close – midnight Thursday 25th September
Port Authority of New South Wales is committed to diversity and social inclusion. We actively encourage people of all abilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQ+; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply. *This role is open to Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents only. **Applicants will be required to complete background checks, including police checks and reference checks to be successful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
