As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading and expanding our IT Internal Audit and Technology Risk practice. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality assurance engagements, driving business growth, and supporting the ongoing enhancement of our quality framework. You will work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders to develop strategic client relationships while leading teams in the delivery of innovative, risk-focused technology audit services.

IT Internal Audit & Advisory

Focus on leading the planning, execution, and reporting of IT Internal Audit engagements across a broad range of industries.

Additional scope of duties across IT governance, Cybersecurity, Technology Risk, Data Governance, Emerging Technology and IT Controls Frameworks.

Provide strategic insights and practical recommendations to clients on improving their control environments.

Support integrated audits, collaborate with financial audit, and risk advisory teams.

Lead proposal development, tender submissions, and client presentations.

Attendance of Board Audit or Sub-Committee meetings, act as a trusted advisor to senior client executives.

Leading, coaching and enabling a large team of staff.

Manage a portfolio of key accounts, ensuring exceptional client service and engagement profitability.

Identify and pursue recent business opportunities within existing and target markets.

Monitor portfolio performance and identify opportunities for service expansion.





Contribute to practice growth initiatives and market positioning strategies.

Quality Assurance & Practice Excellence

Champion quality across all engagements and ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

Experience gained to APRA / ASIC or AUSTRAC regulations highly regarded.

Support the development and implementation of quality assurance methodologies and frameworks.

Conduct engagement quality reviews and mentor team members on best practice delivery.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the technology assurance practice.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Computer Science, Accounting, or a related discipline.

Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, CRISC, CPA, CA, or equivalent.

Significant experience within IT Internal Audit, Technology Risk, Risk Advisory, or Consulting environments.

Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, data analytics, and emerging technology risks.

Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

What We Offer

Opportunity to join a respected and growing Chartered firm.

Clear pathway for career progression and leadership development.

Collaborative and inclusive culture.

Competitive remuneration package and performance incentives.

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

If you are a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, commercial acumen, and a passion for delivering quality assurance services, we would welcome the opportunity to hear from you.

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📌 IT Audit Director / Associate Director (City of Sydney)
🏢 Ethos BeathChapman
📍 City of Sydney