Senior Internal Auditor

Are you ready to be a big part of something big?

CAR Group has been driving innovation and growth since the 1990s. Collectively, our world leading marketplaces bring together deep expertise powered by the best people, data, and technology across Oceania, Asia and The Americas.

We deliver world leading technology and advertising solutions designed to make buying and selling a great experience and are the parent company of wholly owned digital marketplaces in Australia (carsales), South Korea (Encar), the United States (Trader Interactive) and Chile (chileautos), in addition to being a majority shareholder of webmotors in Brazil.

With a vision to be the global leader in online vehicle marketplaces. We transform how people buy and sell across the globe. We discover new ideas and make them happen. We continue to grow, and we continue to evolve – and we aren’t afraid to make big bets. 

When it comes to your career, we want to provide big opportunities to help you make a big impact. But for this to be possible, we strive to feel small. Small enough to quickly change tack, small enough to learn from different departments and small enough to connect authentically with leadership.

We embrace a hybrid way of working – mixing working from home with the energy and connection that comes from being together in the office. We champion flexibility and have many policies, procedures and leave options to support flexible work.  

This is your opportunity as the Senior internal Auditor, you will be part of a small team (team of 2) providing independent assurance to the Board, Audit Committee and Executive Leadership Team, to ensure that business processes and controls that manage key risks are adequately designed and are operating effectively.

What’s on offer

• The opportunity to work in a global role and make real, significant impact across all our international marketplaces.
• A place where you can move your career forward and where you’ll be continuously backed to make new ideas happen.
• The support of a highly engaged, high-performing team.
• A wide range of benefits such as 24 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers, four weeks paid secondary caregivers leave, and six weeks paid gender affirming care leave.
• We’re proud to be recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ by Great Place to Work®, a Family Friendly Workplace, a WORK180 endorsed employer for women and WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

What you’ll do:  

You will be the key contributor in the delivery of audit reviews, executing process reviews and ensuring compliance with legal guidelines and internal controls. You will be supporting the Global Head of Internal Audit in developing and delivering the Internal Audit Plan.

• Deliver internal audit reviews in a timely and efficient manner, without compromising the quality of delivery, identifying control findings and appropriate recommendations to management that are balanced, risk-based and reduce the opportunities for fraud
• Oversee the work of co-source auditors to ensure high quality work and adherence to timelines
• Timely follow up of audit issues, working closely with management to ensure actions address the risks identified
• Evaluate governance, risk and control frameworks across the CAR Group
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and communicating internal audit outcomes with clarity and impact
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in producing Audit Committee reports and other key Management reporting

What we are looking for?

Ideally you are someone who is inquisitive and a quick learner. You're a proven senior/2IC who can deliver high quality internal audit work, while fostering relationships both internally and externally. You're someone who is looking to grow into a manager/lead within a global and fast-paced environment.

• Someone who demonstrates our behaviours (we change the game, we own it, we step in, we are curious, we don’t take ourselves too seriously)
• Proven experience in conducting effective risk-based assurance activities in a global complex business 
• An eye for detail, but with an ability to take a holistic view and approach to identify common themes and underlying root causes.
• Analytical and innovative thinker, who has a focus on continuous learning and process improvement
• Experience in utilising data analytics to provide assurance and insights
• Qualification in a relevant discipline, with professional accreditation (such as CA/CPA and/or CIA)
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills combined with commercial thinking within a technology environment
• Experience in utilising data analytics to provide assurance and insights
• Someone with the ability to travel to our international business across the globe

A few other things we want to let you know about...   

• CAR Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage everyone of all ages, genders and backgrounds to apply. If you’re a candidate with a disability or you need some adjustments to be at your best, let us know how we can provide you with additional support. 
• We know how important keeping that balance between work/life is and have a range of flexible working options on offer, including part time work. We are open to this conversation during our recruitment process - if you want to know more just ask. 
• We are a proud Circle Back Initiative Employer which means we are committed to responding to every job applicant. 
• Successful candidates joining the CAR Group are required to undergo a National Police Record check and must have full-time Australian working rights on an ongoing basis.

So come and join our team - because every role is a big role in our plans to go big.