Risk Assurance Manager

About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Risk Assurance Manager to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.
Help shape the next phase of our risk and assurance capability. As Risk Assurance Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Group Risk and Compliance to build and strengthen Elders’ Line 2 assurance capability. You will own the enterprise assurance map and rolling Line 2 assurance plan, while taking a hands-on role in control testing, thematic reviews and targeted risk work. As the new operating model is established, you will also contribute to broader risk and assurance uplift initiatives, helping strengthen the Group’s control environment and providing meaningful insights to senior leaders and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Own and maintain the Group’s enterprise assurance map and rolling Line 2 assurance plan, identifying gaps, overlaps and opportunities to strengthen assurance coverage across the Three Lines.
Deliver hands-on, risk-based assurance activities, including control design and operating effectiveness testing, thematic reviews and targeted risk assessments.
Provide independent Line 2 assurance and constructive challenge to strengthen risk management, governance and control effectiveness.
Act as a trusted subject matter expert on controls, supporting stakeholders with control design, documentation and evidence requirements.
Monitor and verify remediation activities, ensuring findings and agreed actions are effectively addressed and closed.
Contribute risk and assurance expertise to strategic projects, transformation initiatives and reviews of material, emerging or complex risks.
Support broader risk and assurance uplift initiatives as the new operating model is established, including capability building and transition to business-as-usual ownership.
Prepare clear and insightful assurance reporting for senior leaders, executives and Board committees, highlighting coverage, key themes, emerging risks and areas requiring attention.
About you
Relevant tertiary qualification in audit, risk, accounting, law or a related discipline, or equivalent.
Proven ability to deliver assurance reviews end-to-end, including scoping, testing, evidence gathering, findings and action tracking.
Strong evidence discipline and judgement in assessing control design and effectiveness.
Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to present assurance findings and insights to senior audiences.
Ability to provide constructive challenge, maintaining independence and evidence standards while working practically with the business.
Experience building or maturing an assurance capability, approach or program of work.
Audit or assurance credential such as CIA, CA/CPA or equivalent will be highly regarded.
About Elders
As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate.
We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.
Elders is for Australian agriculture.
We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.
If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.
For more information please visit our careers page or email careers@elders.com.au
Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.
At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.
We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.
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