Our client is a professional Chartered Accounting firm located in the heart of Sydney's CBD. They are leading network of independent firms, working together to enable growth and ambition for clients and staff.

Due to on-going growth, we currently have an excellent opportunity for an Audit Manager to join the team.

The Role —

The Audit Manager is responsible for managing the audit engagement by defining the audit strategy, in consultation with the Partner, and executing it in compliance with internal policies and protocols. Key responsibilities will include but limited to:

• Responsible for delivering high level work for review
• Effectively manage the Audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters.
• 40% hands on Auditing and 60% Leadership (encompassing reviewing, delegating and mentoring)
• Establishes and/or confirms budgets
• Assists in the presentation of findings and discuss issues with Audit Committee.
• The preparation and review of financial statement and analysis and documentation of internal controls and control environments
• Responsible for the development of business and leveraging current relationships to generate more work.
• Assisting in the due diligence process (As Required)
• Preparation of expert reports
• Drafts invoices and follows up with debtors
• Identify areas requiring improvement in the clients’ business processes and possible recommendations and prepare and deliver these to clients.
• Litigation support
• Conduct Internal training sessions

About you —

Here are the key qualifications, skills and personal attributes we’re looking for. If you tick most of the boxes, but not all, we’d still encourage you to apply. Other capabilities you have may make you the perfect fit for the role, and we can work on filling the gaps together.

• CA/CPA Qualified with a minimum of 6 years within the chartered profession
• Exemplary technical audit knowledge with exposure to tax & advisory services
• Must have experience with listed entities
• Perform analytical, high end and value adding areas of work
• Experience leading and maintaining high performance teams
• Main contact for most jobs, often dealing with more senior members of client staff
• Intimate understanding of clients and our business, suggesting ways we can improve the clients or our own business or procedures
• Able to write technical letters and reports

What's in it for you –

We believe success is better shared. That’s why we invest in the future of every person who works with us, and a culture that supports us all.

Sound like something that’s of interest? Please send your details through the link below and we’ll be in touch for a confidential discussion on the details!

All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence


Patrick O’Rourke is an Audit Recruitment Specialist, experienced in placing candidates from entry to Director level. For a confidential discussion around opportunities in the market, please contact me directly – T – 01 430 4805/ 087 190 2963