Audit Associate Partner: Lead Engagements & Growth

EY; Australia; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Benefits package

Job summary

EY in Australia is seeking an Associate Partner in Audit to lead client engagements, shape audit strategy, and deliver high-quality reporting. You’ll develop new relationships, coach teams, and work across ISQM 1 requirements, IFRS reporting, and firm methodologies to drive growth and client delight.

This role can be performed from any EY office in Australia, offering flexible work policies and opportunities to advance within a market-leading practice.

Qualifications

• A degree and/or progress towards accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in professional practice roles and external audit engagements.
• Experience leading audit planning, execution and reporting.
• Ability to develop client relationships and provide value-added recommendations.
• Excellent communication and collaborative leadership skills.
• Ability to coach junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ISQM 1 requirements.
• Consult with engagement teams to ensure compliance with auditing standards and firm methodology.
• Manage audit engagements by defining audit strategy and executing it in compliance with our policies and protocols.
• Effectively manage the Audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters.
• Lead and manage fieldwork on clients’ sites including liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the Audit process.
• Leverage your expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Team coaching

Negotiation

Education

Accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA) or equivalent

Job description

EY in Australia is seeking an Associate Partner in Audit to lead client engagements, shape audit strategy, and deliver high-quality reporting. You’ll develop new relationships, coach teams, and work across ISQM 1 requirements, IFRS reporting, and firm methodologies to drive growth and client delight.

This role can be performed from any EY office in Australia, offering flexible work policies and opportunities to advance within a market-leading practice.