Audit Manager | Manager | Consumer Industrial Products and Services

PwC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development programs

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Flexible work arrangements

Community impact and benefits

PwC benefits

Job summary

PwC Australia is seeking an Audit Manager to lead external audit engagements, mentor audit teams, and maintain strong client relationships across a diverse portfolio of clients—from growing companies to large, complex organisations.

You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery in accordance with regulatory standards, while driving continuous improvement and delivering practical financial insights to clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in external audit with leadership experience
• CA qualification or equivalent preferred
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of external audit engagements
• Manage and mentor audit teams, ensuring quality and compliance
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with senior stakeholders
• Oversee identification and assessment of financial and control risks and develop audit strategies
• Provide insights on financial reporting and regulatory changes to clients and internal teams
• Drive continuous improvement in audit processes and encourage innovation
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to resolve complex audit issues and deliver value-added solutions

Skills

External audit

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

CA qualification

Job description

Audit Manager | Manager | Consumer Industrial Products and Services

At PwC, we work together to create a better tomorrow for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As a Manager in our CIPS Audit team,you’llplay a key leadership role in delivering high-quality external audit services, managing client relationships, and leading audit engagements across a diverse portfolio of clients from growing companies to large, complex organisations.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to makeareal impact. Here, your growth is our priority.You’llwork with leading teams, explorenew technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community ofmore than370,000 peoplewhovalue bold ideas, collaboration, and lastingchange. Together,we’rebuilding trust and shaping the future.

Whatyou’lldo:

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of external audit engagementsin accordance withregulatory and professional standards

Manage and mentor audit teams, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance throughout the audit lifecycle

Build andmaintainstrong client relationships by understanding their business, risks, and audit requirements

Oversee the identification and assessment of financial and control risks and develop audit strategies to address them

Provideinsightful advice on financial reporting matters and emerging regulatory changes to clients and internal teams

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in audit processes and encourage innovation within your teams

Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to resolve complex audit issues and deliver value-added solutions

Whatwe’relooking for:

Financial Expertise: At least 5 years’ experience in external audit, preferably with exposure to CIPS or related sectors, and a recognised CA qualification

Leadership and Management: Proven ability to lead and develop audit teams, manage multiple audit engagements and priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes

Client Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills to engage, influence, and build trust with senior client stakeholders

Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting frameworks, and regulatory requirements relevant to CIPS

Problem Solving: Ability to analyse complex financial and business issues, exercise professional judgement, and provide practical recommendations

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex audit findings clearly to diverse audiences

Whatyou’llgain:

• Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.
• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancingwhat’sbest for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the futureyou’reshaping.
• Weknowthatperksare as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offerhere.

Ready to grow here and go further?

Join PwC Australia as an Audit Managerand make an impact that goes beyond the expected.

We’recommitted to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments yourequireduring our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations youanticipateneeding to help you perform your role.