About BDO
At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.
About the Role
BDO's Risk Advisory Team provides a full range of risk solutions to help our clients navigate a diverse range of challenges, changes, and opportunities. The services the Team provide include:
• Internal Audit
• Outsourced Risk Management tasks;
• Processes Mapping and Control Remediation
• Risk Workshops
• Risk Consulting
• Third Party Assurance
Our Risk Advisory Team has two key sector focuses; Public Sector and Financial Services. This opportunity is to join our Public Sector Team who work across both our Sydney Office (CBD) and our Greater Western Sydney Office (Parramatta).
About the Opportunity
the role of the Manager will work closely with Partners and Senior Management to deliver a range of internal audits, management reviews and provide advice to clients. This role offers a great variety of work, autonomy, client contact and direct Partner interaction and coaching.
The client portfolio will consist primarily of NSW State Government organisations, across a range of Government Clusters. You will also have opportunities to work with Local and Federal Government Organisations, Not-For-Profits and private sector clients.
Duties & responsibilities:
- Delivering a variety of internal audits, business risk assurance and business process improvement projects in accordance with BDO’s methodologies and procedures. This will include report writing and communicating directly with clients.
- Working with clients to recommend policy, procedural, process, system and control improvements through the internal audit process.
- Actively participating in business development activities such as networking events, drafting proposal responses and pitching to prospective clients.
- Preparing scoping documents in response to client requests, preparing reports for projects undertaken and assisting with the development of new methodologies and service offerings.
- Collaborating with Partners and Senior Managers to assist with scheduling of work across the practice
- Maintaining relationships with clients and working with internal stakeholders to create future business opportunities.
- Assist in building and mentoring a team of highly skilled internal audit and risk staff.
- Manage a varied portfolio of clients across a range of industry sectors, with a focus on risk, controls and assurance.
- Supervise and undertake fieldwork and prepare written reports or deliverables of a high quality and standard, adhering to budgets and timelines.
- Drive the development of new business solutions / service offerings.
- Drive the continuous improvement of current practice processes, tools and methodologies.
- Drive growth initiatives and business development of the practice while working with Partners/Directors and other service lines across the broader BDO team.
About You
We're looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
- High level of experience in a similar role in practice or industry
- Accounting or business related tertiary qualification
- Certifications or qualifications relevant to the role (CIA, CA, CPA, CISA, PRINCE2 etc)
- Experience with IIA Standards and Practices
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Management systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, TechOne etc)
- Experience in developing strategic and annual internal audit plans, enterprise-wide risk assessments and framework reviews
- Extensive experience in delivering various types of internal audits covering operational, financial and performance internal audits together with health checks, ‘deep dives’ etc.
- Strong working knowledge of key business risks and an understanding of IT related risks
- Experience with developing and reviewing internal audit scopes and statements of work
- Extensive experience in process mapping, risk and control identification
- Significant experience in presenting to Senior Management, Boards and ARCs
- Exposure to latest better practices/methodologies/frameworks in regard to risk management, project management, records management, procurement/contract management, governance, legislative compliance etc.
Why BDO?
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
