Internal Auditor at Boq in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Internal Auditor Location: Brisbane Office - Newstead Village About the role As an Internal Auditor, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Group Internal Audit Plan, contributing to high quality, risk focused audit engagements across BOQ Group. Working within a structured audit methodology, you will perform audit fieldwork and assess the design and operating effectiveness of risk management practices and internal controls. This role provides valuable exposure to a broad range of business areas while delivering independent and objective assurance that strengthens governance and supports better business outcomes. In this role, you will undertake audit planning and fieldwork activities under guidance, including walkthroughs, process mapping, test planning and execution. You will gather and document sufficient and reliable audit evidence, evaluate control effectiveness, and identify exceptions through detailed analysis. Partnering with stakeholders across the business, you will communicate findings, validate results, and contribute to root cause analysis to help shape practical and meaningful audit observations and recommendations. Beyond delivery, you will support audit reporting and issue management by drafting clear, concise content and tracking remediation actions through to closure. You will also contribute to continuous improvement within the function, including enhancing audit tools and templates, leveraging basic analytics and building your professional capability through ongoing development. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your audit expertise while playing a tangible role in improving risk awareness and control maturity across the organisation. About you You will bring a relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, business, commerce, economics or a related discipline, along with some exposure to audit, risk, compliance, finance or operational environments whether through graduate experience or early career roles. A foundational understanding of risk and internal controls is essential, complemented by a strong desire to deepen your knowledge of banking products, processes and regulatory requirements. Progress toward, or interest in, a professional certification such as CA, CPA or CIA will be highly regarded. You are detail-oriented and analytical, with the ability to interpret information, identify anomalies and document your work clearly and logically. You communicate with confidence and professionalism, building effective stakeholder relationships while managing competing priorities and delivering to agreed timeframes. With strong integrity and discretion, you handle sensitive information appropriately and demonstrate a proactive learning mindset, continuously seeking to improve. You are comfortable using Office 365 tools, with exposure to data analytics technologies advantageous, and have an interest in leveraging AI and automation to enhance audit effectiveness. About us BOQ Group is a truly unique group of challenger brands with a purpose – to provide a genuine alternative to Australian financial services for customers and employees. Our family of brands (Bank of Queensland (BOQ), ME Bank, Virgin Money Australia, BOQ Specialist), each come with their own defined customer audience and brand personality, but share one goal – to build social capital through banking. That’s creating trust with customers, exploring staff potential and believing that tiny gestures and big ideas can change the world for communities. BOQ Group’s inclusive vision is to foster a workspace that values and leverages difference and creates new possibilities, a place where our people feel confident to bring their best selves to work every day. We embrace difference and believe that our workforce should reflect the customers and communities that we serve. In 2023, we successfully implemented an innovative Reconciliation Plan, driving positive change and promoting inclusivity across BOQ Group. Our perks At BOQ Group, we are passionate about creating an exceptional work environment that nurtures both your professional and personal growth. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to enhance your well-being, provide financial security, and foster a sense of community and inclusion. Here are just some of the fantastic perks you can enjoy as part of our team: Flexible working arrangement - Balance your work and personal life with ease. Discounted financial products - Enjoy exclusive rates on our financial services across the Group. Salary sacrificing options - Maximise your take-home pay with our salary packaging options. Paid parental leave with no minimum requirements - Spend quality time with your new family member without any worries. Purchase additional annual leave - Need more time off? You can buy extra leave days. Discounted private health insurance plan - Take care of your health with our special rates. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access confidential support for personal and professional challenges for you and your family Access to employee network groups - Connect with peers through our First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural, Gender, Early Careers, and accessibility groups. Pride in Diversity membership: We are proud members of Pride in Diversity and actively participate in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Join us and be part of a company that truly cares about its people and community! How to apply To apply for this role, follow the links. BOQ Group is committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. When you apply, you are welcome to tell us the pronouns you use and please let us know any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. If you are successful for a role with BOQ Group, it is a condition of employment that background screening is completed to ensure that the Bank complies with its obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act. These checks may include, but are not limited to identity, verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, immigration checks, verification of academic qualifications, bankruptcy checks. Please no agency applications.