Audit - Financial Services Assurance - Manager

EY; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary negotiable

Career development

Generous leave policy

Job summary

EY in Sydney seeks a Manager to lead Financial Services Audit engagements, focusing on IFRS reporting, risk anticipation, and delivering high-quality audits. You will guide work plans, coordinate across EY teams, and build strong client relationships while leveraging data and technology to enhance audit outcomes.

The role offers flexible hours and career development within a diverse, inclusive culture recognized for workplace excellence. Join EY to shape the future of assurance in Australia.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years’ experience in external audit, including planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• A relevant degree and/or progress towards/completion of a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Expertise in IFRS and related financial reporting matters.
• Proven experience in delivering external audit and assurance engagements.

Responsibilities

• Define audit strategy with Senior Manager/Partner and execute per policies.
• Manage Audit process with audit risk considerations and technical matters.
• Lead fieldwork on client sites and coordinate with other departments.
• Leverage IFRS accounting expertise and related financial reporting matters.

Skills

External audit

IFRS knowledge

Client relationships

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Accounting degree

CA/CPA/ACCA in progress

Job description

Audit - Financial Services Assurance - Manager

Location: Sydney

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1754609

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

As our Manager in the Financial Services Audit practice, you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights. You will anticipate risk, team effectively across EY, and identify opportunities to enhance trust, focusing on overall audit quality, and building excellent client relationships. You will focus on account strategy and delivery, maximising the possibilities from data and technology.

This position based in Warrang – Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage the audit engagement by defining audit strategy, in consultation with the Senior Manager / Partner, and executing it in compliance with our policies and protocols.
• Effectively manage the Audit process withappropriate considerationof 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 yourexpertisein accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.

Skills and attributes for success

• At least 6 years’ experience of external audit experience, including planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• A relevant degree and/or progress towards/completion of a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.
• Proven experience in delivering external audit and assurance engagements.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.
• The ability to develop and maintain deep relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and providing value added recommendations.
• The ability to create a positive learning culture, and coach and counsel junior team members to help them to develop.
• The ability to generate innovative solutions.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience .

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.