Manager

Job Description

• Permanent, Full Time
• Sydney Location
• Flexible work arrangements

How will I help?

You will interact directly with the leaders across Westpac other Group Audit home teams. You will take part in independent reviews of control frameworks, systems, policies and procedures across the Westpac Group and identify areas for remediation and opportunities for enhancement, with a focus on Financial Crimes Compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in audit planning, including the identification of processes, risks and controls for testing.
• Execute audit fieldwork:
  • Test the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
  • Identify and document key operational, commercial and strategic risks at organizational and process levels.
  • Identify and document audit issues, including performing a significance analysis and agreeing management action plans.
  • Collaborate within own home team and with Group Audit subject matter experts in credit, technology and products.
• Assist in the reporting stages of the audit engagement, including preparing and discussing audit reports with management. These audit reports form the basis of the messages reported to the Westpac Group Board Audit Committee on a quarterly basis.
• Continuously monitor business unit developments, activities, issue management, emerging risks or concerns.
• Participate in home team and Group Audit initiatives and continuous improvement initiatives

What's in it for me?

You'll play a significant part of the future of a business that has been around for 200 years. Our purpose is to create better futures together. So, we'll back you in the development of your career, internal career prospects, and flexible working. You'll also keep learning to grow your career, backed by a fantastic team of people with a can-do, supportive structure.

Whatever shape your family takes, we offer generous paid and unpaid parental leave for your nominated primary and support carers. This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements. And we continue to pay your super contributions while you take all the time you need to get your new family settled.

What do I need?

• Undergraduate degree. Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent field is desirable.
• At least 5 years of experience in internal audit, Big 4 accounting practice or 1 st/2nd line Risk Management with relevant experience in financial services.
• Audit experience in one of the following Financial Crimes Compliance areas is preferable: AML/CTF, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, FATCA / CRS.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or equivalent qualification.
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) or Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) or Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) is desirable.
• Strong communication & relationship skills and critical thinking are essential to success in this role.
• Self - starter who is willing to learn and look for new challenges.

What's it like to work there?

We are a collaborative team of passionate people with a shared ambition to make a difference for our customers, our communities and each other. At Westpac, making a difference means creating impact, unlocking our own and each other's passions, and transformative success stories to create better futures together.

As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family gives you access to a wide range of employee benefits to help you manage your priorities - whether that means family life, work/life balance, ambition to grow or all the little perks in between.

We'll empower you to shape your career path. Through personalised upskilling, mentoring, and training opportunities, you're in control of where you start and how you'll grow.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility - and champions inclusion.

Hear from some of our people and their experiences working with us.

How do I apply?

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At Westpac, we're all about creating a supportive culture and ensuring our workplaces, branches, products, and services are accessible and inclusive for everyone-our customers, employees, and the wider community. If you're interested in discussing workplace flexibility, please feel free to mention it in your application.

We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@westpac.com.au.

Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

We can provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability and/or neurodiversity. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process at any stage, please call 1800 655 592 Option 2.3 or email talentacquisition@westpac.com.au