Manager, Internal Audit

Job Title

Manager, Internal Audit

Job Description

At Rabobank, our commitment to our employees and clients is at the heart of everything we do.

As the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking, one of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for clients.

Our culture is unique, because every day our people work knowing that we are all playing our part in supporting our farmers to feed the world. We strive to create an open, balanced, and flexible workplace where people feel that they belong, can be open and honest and are supported, we are focused on growing each other.

About the role: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract

The Manager Internal Audit reports to the Head of Audit Australia and forms part of the Internal Audit function led by the Chief Audit Officer, Rabobank Australia and New Zealand (RANZ). The roleis responsible for maintaining and enhancing relationships  with Senior Management, overseeing Australian audits on the adequacy and effectiveness of management control systems, reporting on outcomes and recommending and tracking improvements.

Working alongside the other Managers Internal Audit, you will provide subject matter expertise and stakeholder management across your designated portfolio of Senior Management stakeholders, ensuring the delivery of effective, risk-based assurance to RANZ management and Boards.

You will also contribute to the delivery of Internal Audit’s strategy, particularly in respect of use of data analytics and culture & behaviour audits.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Manage the end-to-end execution of allocated audits in accordance with Rabobank Audit methodology, ensuring the effective allocation of the team’s resources to meet time, budget and quality objectives.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with management related to allocated audits, designated Senior Management and areas of subject matter expertise.
• Support management in the process of analysing key risks and controls.
• Ensure effective and timely communication to stakeholders regarding findings, risks, recommendations and progress of assignments.
• Review adequacy of action taken by management to correct reported control deficiencies.
• Assist in preparing relevant reports for Head Office, the Australian Board Audit Committee, the Senior Officer Outside Australia and local regulators by collating information and from time to time presenting in your areas of subject matter expertise.
• Attend key management forums related to subject matter expertise on behalf of Audit as required.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with other relevant subject matter experts in Group Audit.
• Coach Senior Auditors and support other audit team members in order to grow their professional knowledge, skill and competency.
• Undertake allocated responsibilities in relation to improving the quality and added value of internal audit including by data analytics and culture & behaviour audits.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance or Accounting.
• Member of appropriate professional body – Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA), CPA Australia (CPA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Qualifications relevant to area of subject matter expertise are highly desirable.
• Strong and proven experience in an Internal Audit role within Banking and Finance or external audit.
• Internal audit experience in area of subject matter expertise.
• In depth understanding of audit methodologies and requirements, including working knowledge of data.
• Familiarity with the implications of ‘the three lines of defence model’.
• Specialist knowledge of at least one (specific) audit area such as Credit risk/Risk Management/Compliance/Markets & Treasury/IT/Project Assurance.
• Demonstrated understanding of the banking and finance sector.
• Good working knowledge of Australia and / or New Zealand regulatory requirements.

What we're proud to offer you: 

Rabo@Anywhere is our hybrid way of working at Rabobank and for Australia, that means we have a blend of time working between the office and home.  

Wellbeing leave. These leave days support greater work/life balance and is just another way we are helping our employees to lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. 

Education Assistance Program. Rabobank values the development of its people and has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development. 

Parental Leave that supports you and your family while giving you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy this special time (up-to 14 weeks paid leave) 

Bonus and Additional Leave. We realise sometimes 4 weeks Annual Leave isn't enough! At Rabobank we provide an incentive for eligible employees to receive 1 extra week Annual Leave and an option to purchase another 2 weeks Annual Leave. 

Extra Insurance. Rabobank recognises that employees need to protect their financial wellbeing, in the event of serious illness, injury, or even death. Rabobank provides eligible permanent employees with employer-funded Death, TPD and Income Protection Insurance. 

Rabo Workplace Giving program. As part of Rabobank's global Corporate Social Responsibility, Workplace Giving aims to encourage employees to contribute to our community. Rabo Workplace Giving program matches employee donations to selected Social Partners.

Our Values:

Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, and positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, and the way we live our values, “Client Driven”, “Responsible”, “Professional” and “Cooperative” make it a great place to work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. 

Please let our Talent Acquisition team know if you need any accommodations to make our opportunities more accessible to you. 

Rabobank is not accepting submissions from recruitment agencies for this role. 

Applicants must hold valid work rights for this role.