Associate Director | Internal Audit | Brisbane

Our Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA) team partners with clients to deliver tangible outcomes on complex transformation and assurance programs. We specialise in internal audit, risk and controls, assurance frameworks and governance advisory, supporting organisations to strengthen decision‑making and deliver strategic outcomes.

Your Opportunity

As an Associate Director within our GRA team, you will play a leadership role across internal audit and risk engagements, working closely with senior stakeholders and mentoring high‑performing teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and overseeing internal audit and risk assurance engagements across a portfolio of clients
• Developing and delivering risk‑based internal audit plans, assurance and monitoring frameworks
• Providing advanced technical advice across governance, risk and internal controls
• Managing multiple concurrent engagements while ensuring quality, consistency and commercial outcomes
• Leading client relationships through senior stakeholder engagement and trusted advisory
• Reviewing and signing off high‑quality audit reports, Board and Audit Committee papers
• Supporting practice management, including engagement economics, resourcing and risk management
• Coaching and mentoring team members, contributing to their technical and professional development
• Collaborating across the firm to integrate specialist capabilities into internal audit engagements
• Supporting business development through proposals, thought leadership and client conversations

How Are You Extraordinary?

You are an experienced internal audit professional who enjoys balancing technical expertise with people leadership.

You bring:

• A collaborative, engaging leadership style with a genuine interest in developing others
• Confidence engaging senior executives, Audit Committees and Boards
• Strong judgement and the ability to translate risk and control insights into practical outcomes
• Commercial acumen and an interest in growing client relationships and service offerings

Your Experience

To be successful in this role, you will likely have:

• Significant experience in internal audit, risk assurance or controls, ideally within professional services or complex organisations
• Proven experience leading risk‑based internal audit engagements and assurance programs
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, internal controls and risk management practices
• Experience managing teams and complex stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality written deliverables and executive‑level reporting
• A tertiary qualification, with CA, CPA or CIA highly regarded

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!