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Head of Audit - Retail


Company : Wesfarmers


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-10-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Head of Audit - Retail role at WesfarmersAbout the teamWithin the Wesfarmers Corporate Office, our Group Assurance team has a strong commercial focus and is responsible for the internal audit program across the Group. The team works closely with our businesses to deliver meaningful insights and provide pragmatic solutions to continually improve business performance.What youll doLead the development and execution of the Internal Audit Plan across relevant portfolios within the Wesfarmers GroupCollaborate with senior stakeholders to establish new ways of working that support the strategic transformation of the internal audit functionOversee the daytoday management of outsourced audit providersLead and participate in internal audits and other projects across the GroupPrepare and deliver quality reporting for Executive Management, Divisional Audit and Risk Committees and the Wesfarmers BoardLead work to support the design and development of payroll related assurance programs or other major projectsEnsure that the Wesfarmers approach to internal audit is aligned to leading practice and emerging industry trendsWhat youll needExtensive experience in a senior internal audit and/or assurance role within a large complex environment (ideally a large ASXCorporate or professional services firm)Proven track record in auditing complex organisations and projects, delivering robust assurance and pragmatic, valueadd recommendationsStrong commercial, analytical and problemsolving capabilities with a drive for delivering resultsAbility to collaborate with multiple organisational levels and stakeholder typesExceptional communication skills (both written and verbal) along with influencing and presentation skills and an ability to communicate complex topics simplyStrong people management and leadership skillsAn inquisitive mindset!Tertiary qualification in a Commerce, Engineering or IT related discipline and have completed CA/CPA/CIA accreditationAbout WesfarmersAs one of Australias largest listed companies, were proud of our longstanding contribution to Australians. We continually reinvent ourselves and invest in the businesses we own and operate, including leading retailers like Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Priceline. We also have an online offering, including OnePass and the Group shared data asset. Our work doesnt stop there, we operate in the industrials sector which supplies the nation with chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. And we participate in an integrated lithium joint venture, including the operation of a mine and concentrator and the development of a refinery.Next stepsIf this sounds like your next career move, then combine your cover letter and resume into one document and click on the ''Apply'' button by Friday, 31 October 2025. Please note that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to this closing date.For brief enquiries please contact Human Resources on (08) 9327 4223. #J-18808-Ljbffr