Audit & Forensic Services Lead — Remote/NT Growth

ClarityNT; Alice Springs; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Autonomy and leadership role

Opportunity to build forensic/account

Diverse role across audit and advisory

Professional development support

Job summary

ClarityNT is seeking an experienced Audit & Forensic Services Manager to lead and expand its Audit & Assurance division across Australia, with a focus on developing forensic accounting services.

You'll mentor teams, drive client relationships and deliver high-quality external audits for not-for-profit, education and private sector clients while exploring new service offerings and growth opportunities.

Flexible work arrangements and leadership autonomy are offered to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
• CA/CPA/IPA qualification.
• Current driver's license and willingness to travel when required.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency with unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Minimum seven years' demonstrated experience in public practice accounting, auditing or assurance.
• Demonstrated experience leading and completing external audit engagements.
• Demonstrated experience in forensic accounting, fraud investigations, financial investigations, dispute resolution or related specialist advisory services.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and developing professional staff.
• Experience auditing not-for-profit organisations, incorporated associations, schools or similar entities.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality professional services.
• Experience reviewing work and providing guidance to junior team members.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to business growth, client retention and service development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial audits from planning through to completion.
• Conduct audits for a diverse range of organisations, incorporated associations, schools and not-for-profit entities.
• Prepare audit reports, management letters and other audit deliverables.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to Boards, Committees and management.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Auditing Standards and applicable legislation.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Lead the ongoing growth and development of ClarityNT's Audit & Assurance division.
• Mentor, coach and develop audit and accounting team members.
• Improve audit methodologies, systems and quality assurance processes.
• Assist with workflow planning, scheduling and resource management.
• Identify, develop and pursue opportunities to expand the firm's audit, assurance and related advisory services.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and profitability of the Audit & Assurance division.
• Support proposals, tenders and business development opportunities.
• Prepare Business Activity Statements and other taxation compliance obligations.
• Provide accounting, business advisory and financial management support to clients.
• Assist clients with governance, compliance and reporting obligations.
• Support funding acquittals and grant reporting requirements.
• Review work completed by other team members where required.
• Provide practical advice and solutions to clients across a range of industries and sectors.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Auditing

Forensic accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline

CA/CPA/IPA qualification

Job description

ClarityNT is seeking an experienced Audit & Forensic Services Manager to lead and expand its Audit & Assurance division across Australia, with a focus on developing forensic accounting services.

You'll mentor teams, drive client relationships and deliver high-quality external audits for not-for-profit, education and private sector clients while exploring new service offerings and growth opportunities.

Flexible work arrangements and leadership autonomy are offered to the right candidate.