Manager | Internal Audit | Governance, Risk & Assurance (Perth)

Step into a leadership role where you’ll make an impact from day one. As a Manager in our GRA team, you’ll work with some of Australia’s most recognised organisations to strengthen governance, uplift internal audit capability, enhance risk management practices, and build trust with executives and stakeholders.

You’ll lead teams, shape engagements, and provide insights that help clients navigate complexity and improve the way they operate. This is an opportunity to accelerate your consulting career while working with experienced leaders who will support your growth and empower you to take ownership of meaningful work.

Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead a range of internal audit and GRA engagements across diverse industries
• Work directly with senior stakeholders, executives, and audit committees
• Build your leadership capability through team management and project ownership
• Influence client strategy by delivering insights that matter
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and high‑performing team
• Continue developing your technical expertise with access to KPMG’s global tools and methodologies
• Join a culture that values curiosity, inclusion, and continuous learning

What You’ll Do

Based in Perth, you’ll be responsible for managing and delivering internal audit and GRA engagements from end to end. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the assessment and uplift of governance, risk, and control frameworks
• Managing internal audit engagements, including planning, scoping, fieldwork, reporting, and recommendations
• Reviewing and developing reports and presentations for executive and Board audiences
• Overseeing research, analysis, and risk/controls assessments using KPMG methodologies
• Coaching and developing junior team members, fostering a positive and high‑performance culture
• Engaging confidently with clients, building trusted relationships and supporting them through transformation
• Contributing to business development, including proposals, scoping, and identifying new opportunities
• Ensuring all deliverables meet KPMG’s standards of quality, accuracy, and client value

What You Bring

You’re a motivated, people‑focused leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys solving complex problems. You bring:

• 3–5+ years of experience in internal audit, governance, risk, controls advisory, or a regulatory body (e.g., ASIC/APRA)
• Experience leading internal audit or risk engagements, including supervising junior staff
• Strong understanding of business processes, risk management, and internal control design
• Tertiary qualifications in business, commerce, accounting, data analytics, or a related field
• Experience in professional services or client‑facing roles (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce executive‑level reports
• Strong time‑management and project‑management skills
• A collaborative working style and a desire to build long‑term client relationships
• A genuine passion for helping clients strengthen their operations and manage risk effectively

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.