Audit Manager

RSM Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Australia is seeking an Audit Manager to lead and manage audit engagements from our Adelaide office. You will oversee audit teams, review workpapers, and act as the primary client contact while ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate staffing, budget, and deadlines, while mentoring staff and contributing to business development efforts. The role requires 5-7 years’ audit experience and strong communication and detail-orientation.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in audit roles.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address technical accounting and audit issues.
• Perform reviews of audit work and ensure quality standards.
• Review financial statements for compliance with Accounting Standards.
• Summarise engagement results for partners and clients.
• Ensure assignments are completed on time and within budget.
• Contribute to client meetings and staff presentations.
• Support training and development of audit staff.
• Assist with business development activities.

Skills

Audit experience

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Prioritising skills

Team collaboration

Job description

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people. RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change. Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values – integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.

Who We Are

RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world’s 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

About The Role

The Audit Manager will lead and manage audit engagements for a diverse client base at our RSM Adelaide office. Ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services in compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves overseeing audit teams, reviewing workpapers, and acting as a primary point of contact for clients and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and address technical accounting and audit issues;
• Performs reviews of audit work;
• Reviews of financial statements to ensure compliance with Accounting Standards and preparation of reports and opinions to management;
• Summarises the key areas of the engagement for the partner;
• Ensures completion of each assignment to a high quality standard, within budget and on or before deadlines;
• Conducting various audit engagements simultaneously with numerous engagement team members per audit;
• Together with partner negotiates fees and demonstrates commercial responsibility for profitability of each client;
• Contributes to meetings and is able to make effective presentations to staff and clients;
• Assisting with management and coordination of the audit team including training, mentoring and methodology compliance;
• Monitors staffing requirements and future resource planning issues; and
• Assists partners in business development and marketing activities.

About You

• 5-7 years’ experience audit experience
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong prioritising skills
• Demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Detailed working knowledge and application of Corporations Act, Australian Accounting and Auditing Standards and other applicable legislation

Life At RSM

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are!

Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.