Internal Auditor in Sydney

Internal Auditor job description

An Internal Auditor works within a company to monit or and assess how risks are being managed and how internal processes are working. They act as consultants, applying a systematic methodology to their work, looking at ways in which to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management and improve how a company operates overall.

Internal Auditor duties and responsibilities of the job

An appropriate Internal Auditor job description should include the following functions:

Evaluating the company's compliance program

Evaluating how well risk management is being handled within a company - evaluating information security and risk exposures

Reporting on risk management issues

Performing an analysis on how the company will perform in the case of business interruption

Providing continued education and advice to different business units and teams regarding compliance and risk assessment

Anticipating emerging issues through data and assessment

Communicating with a variety of stakeholders

Internal Auditor job qualifications and requirements

A degree in one of the following fields should be included as a qualification requirement for Internal Auditing:

Accountancy

Economics

Finance

Computing

Business Studies

Anyone looking to work in this industry will also be expected to display the following qualities:

Attention to detail is imperative

Organisation and time-keeping

The ability to keep calm under pressure, especially when there are tight deadlines

The ability to think objectively

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written should also be included in an Internal Auditor job description, as there will be ongoing communication with teams in other business units and the senior management team.

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Salary for Internal Auditor in Sydney

104325 - 118235

25th Percentile

104325

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th Percentile

110210

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th Percentile

118235

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or superannuation.

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Senior Internal Auditor

128935

136960

149800

Internal Audit Manager

138030

157290

176015

Auditor - Financial Services

89345

109675

119305

Internal Audit Manager (Financial Services)

129470

139100

159430

Senior Internal Audit Manager (Financial Services)

151405

172805

193670

Head of Internal Audit (Financial Services)

181900

223095

271780

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