The Internal Audit & Advisory Lead is responsible for delivering risk focused internal audit engagements while also providing advisory support to enhance business processes and control environments across operations in the US and Canada.
The role combines assurance, risk advisory, and process improvement, supporting the business in documenting processes, identifying risks, assessing controls, and recommending practical improvements that strengthen operational efficiency and governance.
The Lead serves as the primary point of contact for internal audit matters in North America and collaborates closely with the global Internal Audit Manager based in Australia. The role may supervise co sourced audit providers and may occasionally support work in other regions. Domestic and international travel of approximately 10% is expected.
Internal audit delivery
• Lead end to end internal audit engagements including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow up.
• Develop risk aligned audit scopes, objectives, and work programs.
• Coordinate and oversee co sourced audit resources to ensure high quality outcomes.
• Prepare audit workpapers in accordance with approved methodology and maintain a strong body of audit evidence.
• Monitor and report on the implementation of agreed audit actions.
Contribution to the Internal Audit function
• Support the Internal Audit Manager in developing the annual audit plan.
• Contribute to global continuous improvement initiatives across methodology, reporting, and use of data analytics.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and quality assurance for co sourced teams as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, and internal audit leading practices.
Advisory, process review & improvement
• Collaborate with business units to document, assess, and enhance business processes.
• Identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and improvement opportunities, providing practical, value adding recommendations.
• Facilitate workshops and interviews to map processes and gather stakeholder insights.
• Support the business in developing risk registers, control matrices, and improved control standards.
• Assist stakeholders in defining, implementing, and embedding effective internal controls.
Risk identification & assessment
• Identify key risks across core business processes and assess the effectiveness of existing controls.
• Provide guidance on risk and control concepts and support continuous improvement in risk management practices.
Stakeholder engagement & advisory support
• Build trusted relationships with executives, process owners, and functional leads across the region.
• Act as a trusted advisor on risk, controls, and process optimisation.
• Support capability uplift efforts on risk, controls, and governance topics.
• Communicate complex issues clearly and influence stakeholders towards sustainable solutions.