Audit & Assurance Associate

Grant Thornton Australia Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Fully funded gym membership

Health Insurance discounts

Funded professional membership

Promotion opportunity

Structured learning and development at

Diverse and inclusive firm culture

Mental health support, financial &

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia Limited is a leading accounting, advisory and consulting firm in Australia, with a strong commitment to clients, people and communities. Our audit practice delivers independent, insightful audits for ASX-listed, privately held and not-for-profit organisations using Grant Thornton’s global methodology and the latest technology.

In Australia we support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people across six offices.

Qualifications

• IFRS knowledge is essential for audits.
• Strong client relationship skills to manage stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset to work with junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Drive independent statutory audits of public listed and unlisted entities, including not-for-profits.
• Create complete and accurate audit work papers.
• Identify and report on client financial risks.
• Expand analytical review of financial statements to ensure statutory compliance.
• Mentor and guide junior team members and contribute to their growth.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Analytical problem solving

Multitasking under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

CA/CPA full qualification

Job description

• Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days
• Passion for innovation and ideas will see you developing actionable growth recommendations for clients
• Structured learning and development at all career levels

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people.

With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role

Our audit process is more than a compliance measure. Our robust, independent audits deliver actionable insights and add substantial value for our clients. We are fiercely independent. We work with ASX-listed companies, privately owned businesses and Not for Profits and take the time to understand the organisation, including its profit drivers and key risks. You will use Grant Thornton’s proprietary global audit methodology, the latest technology to drive an efficient and effective audit process to gain a wide range of assurance exposure.

Key responsibilities

• Drive independent statutory audits of public listed and unlisted companies, proprietary companies, incorporated associations and other not-for-profit entities and government bodies financial reports
• Create complete and accurate audit work papers
• Identify and report on client financial risks
• Expand your analytical skills to examine clients’ financial statements and ensure they comply with statutory requirements
• Investigate difficult technical and application issues to improve client outcomes
• Mentor and guide junior team members and contribute to their growth

Skills & experience

• Experience in similar Audit & Assurance environment with sound knowledge of IFRS CA/CPA full qualification or other relevant overseas qualification
• Exceptional client relationship skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team. Reach your remarkable

Company culture

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we ignite the potential within our people and clients to create enduring success and positively shape the communities around us. With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first

• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
• Fully funded gym membership
• Health Insurance discounts
• Funded professional membership
• Promotion opportunity
• Structured learning and development at all career levels
• Diverse and inclusive firm culture
• Mental health support, financial & wellbeing coaching