Internal Audit and Advisory Lead (930934)

Equus•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Internal Audit & Advisory Lead is responsible for delivering risk focused internal audit engagements while also providing advisory support to enhance business processes and control environments across operations in the US and Canada. The role combines assurance, risk advisory, and process improvement, supporting the business in documenting processes, identifying risks, assessing controls, and recommending practical improvements that strengthen operational efficiency and governance. The Lead serves as the primary point of contact for internal audit matters in North America and collaborates closely with the global Internal Audit Manager based in Australia. The role may supervise co sourced audit providers and may occasionally support work in other regions. Domestic and international travel of approximately 10% is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
5–7+ years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or process improvement within a corporate environment or professional services.
Demonstrated experience leading audits and delivering advisory or process improvement outcomes.
Experience in business process mapping, risk assessment, and control evaluation.
Strong understanding of risk management, internal control frameworks, and audit methodologies.
Highly collaborative with the ability to build credibility and trust quickly.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to challenge the status quo.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex issues into clear, actionable insights.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and navigate ambiguity.
High levels of ethics, objectivity, professionalism, and due care.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills; experience with data analytics tools is advantageous.
Experience facilitating workshops in process analysis or risk assessment.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CIA, CA, CPA, or equivalent (highly regarded).
Exposure to co sourced audit delivery models is desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead end to end internal audit engagements including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow up.
Develop risk aligned audit scopes, objectives, and work programs.
Coordinate and oversee co sourced audit resources to ensure high quality outcomes.
Prepare audit workpapers in accordance with approved methodology and maintain a strong body of audit evidence.
Monitor and report on the implementation of agreed audit actions.
Support the Internal Audit Manager in developing the annual audit plan.
Contribute to global continuous improvement initiatives across methodology, reporting, and use of data analytics.
Provide coaching, guidance, and quality assurance for co sourced teams as required.
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, and internal audit leading practices.
Collaborate with business units to document, assess, and enhance business processes.
Identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and improvement opportunities, providing practical, value adding recommendations.
Facilitate workshops and interviews to map processes and gather stakeholder insights.
Support the business in developing risk registers, control matrices, and improved control standards.
Assist stakeholders in defining, implementing, and embedding effective internal controls.
Identify key risks across core business processes and assess the effectiveness of existing controls.
Provide guidance on risk and control concepts and support continuous improvement in risk management practices.
Build trusted relationships with executives, process owners, and functional leads across the region.
Act as a trusted advisor on risk, controls, and process optimisation.
Support capability uplift efforts on risk, controls, and governance topics.
Communicate complex issues clearly and influence stakeholders towards sustainable solutions.