Head of Internal Audit & Business Assurance

Head of Internal Audit & Business Assurance
Senior Leadership Opportunity
We are partnering with a large, complex organisation to appoint an experienced Internal Audit leader into a senior position with significant executive exposure.
This prospect will suit an individual with a strong background across internal audit, governance, risk management and business assurance, who can combine strategic thinking with sound commercial judgement and strong stakeholder management skills.
The successful candidate will play a key role in providing independent assurance across a complex business portfolio, working closely with senior stakeholders to identify emerging risks, strengthen controls and support business resilience.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and oversee a portfolio of internal audit and assurance activities, ensuring coverage is aligned to key business risks and strategic priorities.
- Provide independent assurance across governance, operational risks, internal controls, technology dependencies and business transformation.
- Build strong relationships with senior executives, providing credible insight and constructive challenge.




- Identify emerging business and operational risks, ensuring audit activities remain relevant as the organisation evolves.
- Oversee the delivery of high-quality audits and reviews, providing practical recommendations and clear reporting to senior leadership.
- Lead, coach and develop a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

About You

- Relevant skilled qualifications such as CIA, CA, CPA or CISA are desirable.
- Significant leadership experience within Internal Audit, Business Assurance or Risk Advisory.
- Strong understanding of governance, risk management, internal controls and complex business operations.
- Experience gained within a large, complex organisation or a Big 4 consulting environment.
- Broad knowledge of operational risk, business transformation, technology dependencies and organisational resilience.
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering risk-based audit plans.
- Proven ability to engage, influence and challenge senior executive stakeholders.
- Solid communication, people leadership and strategic thinking skills.

📌 Head of Internal Audit (Sydney)
🏢 Ethos BeathChapman
📍 Sydney