2022 Internal Audit - Financial Services Graduate null

Looking to kick-start your career in Financial Services? We have additional opportunities for driven and ambitious graduates to join our Sydney team as New Associates in late 2022 or early 2023.

Opportunities are available in the following teams:

• Financial Services Internal Audit, Regulatory, Risk and Compliance

YOUR EXPERIENCE

At Grant Thornton, YOU are at the heart of everything we do.

Starting your graduate program at Grant Thornton is a remarkable step in your career. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of our team – working alongside some of Australia’s leading industry experts on complex projects for a range of dynamic and emerging business.

Exciting? Absolutely! But we also know that starting as a graduate can be overwhelming.

That’s why when you join us as a new graduate, you’ll be supported every step of the way. Starting as part of our national cohort, you’ll take part in a comprehensive induction and training program to ensure you’ve got the skills to hit the ground running.  

In addition to ample formal learning sessions, you’ll also receive plenty of on-the-job learning opportunities as well as regular coaching and feedback from your team leaders. We want you to learn more, be inspired to expand your horizons and discover exactly what you’re capable of. 

Our open and team based structure will give you the opportunity to interact with senior business leaders from early in your career, and you will have exposure to a wide variety of clients, benefiting from the knowledge and experience of your colleagues along the way.

YOUR LIFE AT GRANT THORNTON

We understand work is just one aspect of your life so along with a competitive salary you’ll have access to a wide variety of benefits that focus on you and your wellbeing including

• Flexible working options to support you achieve a more balanced approach to life,
• Free annual gym membership to help keep you flexible, fit, and healthy
• Active employee networks and social committees to get you involved in the things you are passionate about
• Family-focused support to suit your parental and/or caregiving needs, including 26 weeks parental leave and a parental leave superannuation scheme
• Mental health and wellbeing resources and coaching so you look after yourself both inside and out.
• Funded CA qualification and additional study support classes to foster continuous learning (for relevant roles)

We are proud to be a workplace that champions a culture of inclusion and diversity where our people are supported, connected and heard. We recognise the importance of individual flexible work options and family-friendly work practices in maintaining diverse, adaptive and high-performing teams. To support you we are committed to growing authentic and inclusive leaders who create a vibrant and collaborative working environment. Leaders encourage your unique perspective and support you to be your whole self every day as you steer the career path you planned. Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence (CARE) are our values and guide us in supporting our people, our clients and our community to thrive.

Grant Thornton strives for equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We strongly encourage female candidates, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTI+ community and people with disability to apply. 

YOUR CAREER, YOUR WAY

You’ve studied hard and now you deserve the best start to your career. We understand that no two careers are the same, that’s why we’re committed to developing and supporting graduates like you who are looking to carve out a career that’s uniquely yours. The possibilities are endless – where you take your career and how fast you get there is up to you.

A FIRM THAT IS AS UNIQUE AS YOU

Here, we do things differently. We’re not just a leader in accounting and advisory services – we have an approach that’s uniquely Grant Thornton. Our team is shaping growth strategies for our clients and influencing our firm’s culture and future with their own voices and experiences. We care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

Our size and success mean we can offer remarkable opportunities as you develop your career. With a global network spanning more than 135 countries, we have the reach to take your where you want to go.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have additional opportunities for driven and ambitious graduates to join our Sydney team in either late 2022 or early 2023.

Opportunities are available in the following teams:

• Financial Services Internal Audit, Regulatory, Risk and Compliance

This role provides a unique opportunity to join a growing financial services team focused on an exciting client base across internal audit, regulatory, risk and compliance within a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from banking, insurance, funds management and private equity. Financial Services is a diverse and exciting industry providing a challenging learning environment supported by a highly engaged and focused group of partners and managers at Grant Thornton. No two days are the same and you will be given the guidance and tools to support our teams and industry clients while building on a range of diverse skills. As a new Associate you will be responsible for:

• Working closely with the financial services team supporting other team members with a wide range of tasks from audit planning to fieldwork and reporting
• Assisting with development of Internal Audit plans for each client
• Assisting the senior team member with the execution of the Internal audits, risk and compliance engagements for various financial services and banking clients.
• Developing skills to be able to identify priority areas of risk and process improvement by understanding the organisations systems, objectives, risks, control frameworks and regulatory environments.
• Assisting with performing test plans and drafting of reports detailing results and observations for review by senior team members.
• Preparation of complete and accurate audit work papers, utilising and applying the firm’s methodology; and
• Caring for our team and clients and assisting with meeting engagement deadlines and all deliverables are met in a timely manner.

SOUND LIKE YOU? 

The role is ideal for those who have an interest and/or prior experience in financial services and are looking to further develop your skills in this area. To be successful we see you adding value to our client’s business by having the following experience and attributes:

• A client-centric approach to your work with a curiosity to understand firm’s clients and add value
• Collaborative and consultative approach with working with diverse stakeholders from Associates up to Partners
• The confidence to problem solves business risk and testing
• The salary for this role will be no less that $65,000 AUD per annum inclusive of superannuation

YOUR APPLICATION

Applications will close at 11.55 pm AEST on Wednesday, 24 August 2022. Positions are limited so apply early to avoid disappointment.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you throughout the recruitment process, please contact Kate Minns, Early Careers Manager on 03 8663 6436 or at earlycareers@au.gt.com to discuss your application and your individual needs.