Senior Internal Auditor

Are you a curious and analytical audit professional who enjoys understanding how businesses operate, identifying opportunities for improvement, and influencing positive change across a global organization? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can combine financial, operational, and risk expertise to deliver meaningful insights that strengthen business performance?

Brambles is seeking an Internal Audit Assistant Manager to join our Global Internal Audit team. In this role, you will work across a diverse international business, partnering with leaders and stakeholders to assess risks, evaluate controls, and provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of key business processes. You will have the opportunity to gain broad exposure to operations, finance, and strategic initiatives while helping drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.

As a trusted advisor, you will support the planning and execution of operational and financial audits across multiple countries and business functions. Leveraging strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a commercial mindset, you will identify risks, uncover opportunities for improvement, and develop practical recommendations that add value to the business. Your work will contribute directly to strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks while supporting the organization's strategic objectives.

This role is ideal for a motivated audit or accounting professional who enjoys balancing independent assessment with collaborative business partnership. You will work closely with senior leaders, finance teams, operational stakeholders, and audit colleagues across the globe, gaining valuable international exposure and the opportunity to make a measurable impact in a highly visible function. With significant travel and exposure to a variety of business environments, this position offers an exceptional platform for professional growth and career development.

• Co-develop and maintain internal audit processes in alignment with the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practice Framework, ensuring the organization's audit practices meet professional standards.
• Lead the development and execution of a risk-based audit plan.
• Collaborate with business management to define the scope and objectives for each audit, ensuring comprehensive risk assessments and control evaluations.
• Manage the relationship with outsourced internal audit service providers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services that align with organizational goals.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of audit work papers and reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal audit standards
• Mentor and support the development of internal audit professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement within the team.
• Conduct internal reviews of business processes, risk management practices, and control frameworks, either independently or as part of a small team, delivering actionable insights to improve business operations.

• Plan and execute operational and financial audits across the global organization.
• Assess business processes, risks, and internal controls to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop insightful audit findings and practical, commercially focused recommendations.
• Prepare and communicate audit reports for management and key stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on the implementation of agreed action plans.
• Support special reviews, investigations, and risk-focused projects as needed.
• Collaborate with business leaders across functions, geographies, and cultures to strengthen organizational performance.

• Big 4 external audit or prior internal audit experience is an advantage
• Previous experience working in a Co-Sourced Internal Audit environment
• Experience of delivering program assurance reviews is desirable
• Comfortable with the use of data analytics to support internal audit reviews
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability…