Audit Manager

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Audit Manager

Full time, Permanent role

Based in Britomart, Auckland

• A key role in our Audit team managing the delivery of end to end internal audit assignments and risk management projects
• Work across all areas of the bank giving you excellent exposure to senior stakeholders
• Modern, corporate office environment, with flexible working options available

This is a chance to form part of a fantastic company with a great track record, where talent is developed to its fullest potential and where aspiring and current employees see Westpac as one of THE best places to work. We’re committed to delivering customer service excellence and innovation to help our customers prosper and grow, now and into the future. 

If you are motivated by the prospect of seeing the big picture and making a difference to the Bank's operations this could be your next career move.

Primarily you will be involved with leading or working within an audit team to execute Internal Audit assignments.  This role is largely audit but also offers the opportunity to be involved in projects and really extend yourself.  Reporting to a Senior Manager, this role will see you participate and often lead independent reviews of control frameworks, systems, policies and procedures across Westpac New Zealand and identify areas for remediation and opportunities for enhancement.  You will interact directly with the NZ business units including senior executive level stakeholders and other Group Audit teams in Sydney.  The WNZL internal audit team has built a respected and valued internal brand. 

• Assist in audit planning, including the identification of processes, risks and controls for testing.
• Execute audit fieldwork: Test the design and operating effectiveness of controls.  Identify and document audit issues, including performing a significance analysis and agreeing management action plans.  Collaborate within own team and with Group Audit subject matter experts in credit, technology, risk and compliance.
• Assist in the reporting stages of the audit engagement, including preparing and discussing audit reports with management.  These audit reports form the basis of the messages reported to the Board Audit Committee on a quarterly basis.
• Continuously monitor business unit developments, activities, issue management, emerging risks or concerns.
• Performing special assignments / targeted thematic reviews
• Participate in NZ Audit and Group Audit led continuous improvement initiatives.

We are looking for someone who ideally has the following knowledge and experience: At least 5 years external audit and/or internal audit experience; Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia & NZ or Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) or Institute of Internal Audit (IIA); Experience in using Data Analytics tool such as ACL is desirable; Experience in financial services is desirable; Strong communication & relationship skills.

Better banking can't be delivered without the right people. We understand that your satisfaction in what you do leads to our customers' satisfaction. We'll support and actively encourage your career development and growth, and provide you with a broad range of benefits.

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.  We’re also keen to have a chat with all shortlisted applicants about workplace flexibility.  You can contact Jo McDowall, Recruitment Consultant on (09) 348 9201.