Audit Manager - Pathway to Partner

About the role

A leading small-tier accounting and advisory firm in Sydney is recruiting an experienced Audit Manager. The firm has 5 Partners and about 125 staff and offers a genuine pathway to Partnership within 3-5 years, depending on performance and progression. The role involves taking responsibility for a diverse audit portfolio, working directly with Partners and senior client stakeholders, and helping grow the Audit and Assurance practice.

Key responsibilities

• Manage external audit and assurance engagements for Australian and international clients, from planning and risk assessment through to completion and reporting
• Work with clients in industries such as foreign-controlled inbound companies, retail, manufacturing, media, film production and solar energy
• Act as key contact for business owners, directors, CFOs and financial controllers
• Manage audit quality, technical standards, engagement risk and client deliverables
• Review financial statements and ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and statutory requirements
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting, financial reporting and audit matters, and identify internal control weaknesses and reporting improvements
• Manage engagement budgets, resources, workflow and deadlines
• Build client relationships, support Partners with business development, and work with Tax and Business Advisory specialists
• Lead, coach and develop Senior Accountants and other audit professionals

Required profile

• Experienced Audit Manager, or a highly regarded Assistant Manager ready to progress
• External audit experience in a Big 4, mid-tier or other reputable firm, managing engagements from planning to completion
• Experience auditing privately owned businesses, Australian subsidiaries of multinationals and other commercial organisations
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce or Business, with CA or CPA qualification highly regarded
• Ability to deal directly with business owners, CFOs and senior executives, and to manage engagement budgets and profitability
• Leadership capability and experience coaching junior audit professionals

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of Australian Auditing Standards and Australian Accounting Standards
• Financial reporting, audit methodology, internal controls and risk management
• Experience reviewing financial statements and complex audit workpapers
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

What we offer

• A genuine pathway to Partnership within 3-5 years, subject to performance and progression
• Direct relationships with Partners and senior professionals across audit, tax and business advisory
• A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• The chance to lead and develop a team of audit professionals