Internal Auditor

ComfortDelGro Australia (ComfortDelGro) is a wholly owned subsidiary of ComfortDelGro Corporation, a Singapore Exchange listed land transport multinational. 

ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) is one of the largest land transport operators in Australia. Operating since 2005 across six States and Territories, we employ over 4,000 employees to provide 60 million customer connections every year. We operate public and charter bus services in New South Wales, Victoria, the Northern Territory, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory, as well as non-emergency patient transport services (National Patient Transport) in Victoria, New South Wales, and Western Australia. Other ComfortDelGro businesses include a taxi network service provider based in Perth (Swan Taxis) and an outdoor advertising company (Moove Media) based in Victoria and New South Wales.

We are committed to enabling and growing sustainable communities through delivering and evolving transport solutions. Using the knowledge, experience, and resources of our global networks, we strive to deliver only the highest quality customer experience for our passengers, ensuring their travel with us is comfortable and inviting them to use our services frequently.

Our Parent Company

ComfortDelGro Corporation is one of the world’s largest land transport companies with a total fleet size of over 40,000 vehicles and 25,000 employees. The group operates in seven countries: Singapore, China, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia.   

ComfortDelGro’s businesses include bus, taxi, private hire vehicles, rail, car rental and leasing, automotive engineering services, electric vehicle charging, inspection and testing services, driving centres, non-emergency patient transport services, insurance broking services and outdoor advertising.

Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Group Chief Internal Officer based in Singapore and partnering with the Chief Financial Officer (Australia), the Internal Auditor is responsible for developing and execute the audit plan for CDC in Australia. This role will act as an internal consultant by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to provide assurance in internal controls and risk management.

As the internal Auditor you will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing audit programs across financial, operations, compliance, and IT functions.
• Making recommendations to the audit findings and follow up on action plans and timelines of implementation.
• Overseeing and conducting investigations into identified or reported risks.
• Ensuring systems and processes align with corporate governance principles.

Audit programs:

• Reviewing systems, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and external regulations.
• Performing audit fieldwork on operational processes and systems in CDC Australia’s Business Units, reviewing effectiveness in enterprise systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Undertaking financial audits on financial reporting processes, key profit and loss and balance sheet items, testing of tax controls.
• Reviewing cash management and banking processes such as financial authority limits, bank mandates and electronic bank payment system administration.
• Ensuring compliance of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), government regulations, EHS and sustainability reporting standards.
• Reviewing general IT controls such as system applications, cloud, network and end-point security, business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Preparing and presenting reports that reflect audit’s results and document process.

Analysis and improvement

• Critically and independently assessing the suitability of current internal controls and making recommendations to the audit findings.
• Identifying loopholes and opportunities for improvement for productivity and cost savings.
• Following up on action plans and timelines of implementation and monitor improvement.
• Anticipating emerging issues through data and assessment and develop systems to minimise risk.
• Providing continued education and advice to Business Units and teams regarding compliance and risk assessment.

Corporate Governance and Investigations

• Overseeing and conducting investigations into identified irregularities, including potential or suspected fraud.
• Providing advice on corporate governance principles and risk management frameworks.
• Participating in validating and coordinating the Minimum Acceptable Control Self-Assessment program.
• Maintaining up to date on best practice audit procedures and relevant legislation.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Requirements

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related.
• CPA/CA Qualifications
• Extensive experience in an Internal Auditor role
• Proficiency in MS Office, accounting software and data analytic tools
• Demonstrated ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations
• Analytical, critical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Sound independent judgement, and the ability to think objectively.
• Strong ethical standards, as well as high levels of integrity to adhere to regulations and compliance.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent Communiation and presentation skills.
• Flexibility to trave nationally when conducting internal audits

Equal Opportunity:

ComfortDelGro Australia (change to CDC NSW for your region) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI+, candidates with varying abilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.