About the Company
Our client is a highly successful, privately owned group with a strong national presence and a track record of sustained growth over the past 30+ years. With annual revenues exceeding $2.5 billion and a workforce of over 1,200 staff across a multi-site retail network, the business is a leader in its sector. It is known for its strong values, commercial acumen and commitment to operational excellence.
With a focus on continuous improvement and a collaborative culture, this is an organisation that empowers its people and invests in its future.
About the Role
Reporting to the CFO, the Group Internal Audit Manager will take ownership of internal audit activities across a diverse and fast-paced national business. This role is designed for a confident audit leader who can apply structure and insight across a complex multi-site retail network.
You will be responsible for developing and delivering a robust risk-based audit plan, conducting detailed assessments of financial and operational controls, and providing recommendations that support compliance, performance and growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement a group-wide internal audit plan aligned to business risk and strategic priorities
- Conduct audits across financial, operational and compliance areas, ensuring strong internal controls across all sites
- Collaborate with external auditors to maximise efficiency and knowledge sharing
- Identify gaps, risks and improvement opportunities across systems, processes and policies
- Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and report on progress
- Maintain detailed audit documentation and reporting to professional standards
- Take ownership of accounting policy development and alignment across the group
- Promote a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement
About You
You are a qualified and experienced audit professional who thrives in large, decentralised environments. You bring a clear understanding of the risks, controls and commercial realities of operating across a multi-site retail network, and you are confident engaging with senior stakeholders to drive outcomes.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or commerce, along with CA or CPA
- Minimum 3 years' experience in internal audit, with a strong preference for experience in multi-site retail environments (such as automotive, hospitality, FMCG or franchise networks)
- Strong technical knowledge of audit processes, internal controls and financial reporting
- Excellent attention to detail with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the business
Benefits
- Join a high-performing and well-resourced national organisation
- Direct exposure to the CFO and other senior decision-makers
- Opportunity to shape and elevate audit processes across the group
- Newly refurbished corporate office in Kedron with modern facilities
- Free onsite parking and a café right next door
- Supportive culture that invests in professional development and career progression
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced audit leader to take ownership of a critical function in a complex, growing, multi-site business. If you’re looking for impact, variety and challenge - this role delivers.
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Casey Glase (Casey.Glase@davidsonwp.com) quoting reference JN -072025-40747.
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