Full-time Internal Audit and Risk Manager

Job Overview

Job Description

Sugar Research Australia Limited (SRA)
Business Address: Suite A, Level 10, 300 Queen Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000

Position Title: Full-time Internal Audit and Risk Manager

Annual Salary: A$ 144,900 + Superannuation
Introduction:
Sugar Research Australia is a leading industry research organization dedicated to advancing innovation and sustainability in the sugarcane industry. We are seeking a detail-oriented Internal Auditor to help ensure robust audits and controls across the organization.

Duties:

• Plan and execute the approved Internal Audit Plan across corporate, operational, and research functions using risk-based methodologies.
• Develop comprehensive audit plans, outlining the scope, objectives, and methodologies for each audit.
• Establish audit objectives and design appropriate audit methodologies, processes, and reporting criteria for each engagement.
• Evaluate the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and risk exposure of operational processes, activities, policies, and systems.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and provide management with clear insights into control gaps and improvement opportunities
• Present clear audit findings and practical recommendations to strengthen governance and control frameworks.
• Maintain and monitor the Audit Actions Register to track implementation of agreed recommendations.
• Review and advise on the Internal Audit Charter and related governance policies to ensure comprehensive risk and control coverage
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure efficient audit coverage and minimise duplication of assurance activities
• Provide independent assurance and control advisory services to management while upholding objectivity and professional integrity.
• Support development of enterprise risk registers and provide data-driven ARC updates using analytical tools such as Power BI
• Assess and report to management and the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) on the existence, design, and operating effectiveness of the system of internal controls.
• Manage key relationships with external Auditors and relevant stakeholders.

Skills and Experience:
• Minimum master’s degree in Finance and Economics.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is mandatory.
• Strong technical capability in Power BI, SQL, ACL, and other audit management systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to details.
• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Applications open on 19 March 2026 and close on 18 April 2026.
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