Audit Manager | Manager | PwC Private

PwC Australia; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

PwC Australia is seeking a Manager in Private Clients Audit to lead external audit engagements for owner-managed businesses, family enterprises, and high net worth clients. You’ll manage relationships, guide audit teams, and deliver high-quality, tailored assurance services.

Join PwC Australia to work with diverse clients across industries, develop your leadership capabilities, and benefit from flexible work options as part of a global firm committed to growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years external audit experience with private clients or owner-managed businesses.
• Proven ability to lead audit teams and manage multiple engagements.
• Strong communication skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of external audit engagements tailored to private clients.
• Mentor audit teams and foster quality and efficiency throughout the audit process.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with private clients, understanding their business structures and needs.
• Identify and assess financial and control risks, developing audit strategies accordingly.
• Provide practical advice on financial reporting, governance, and regulatory requirements for private entities.
• Drive continuous improvement by embracing innovative audit methodologies and technologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address complex audit issues and deliver client-focused solutions.

Skills

External audit

Team leadership

CA qualification

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

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 Private Clients Audit team, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading external audit engagements focused on private clients, managing relationships with owner-managed businesses, family enterprises, and high net worth clients to deliver high-quality, tailored audit services.

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 make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of external audit engagements tailored to private clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards
• Manage and mentor audit teams, fostering a collaborative environment focused on quality and efficiency throughout the audit process
• Build and sustain strong relationships with private clients, understanding their unique business structures, financial reporting needs, and risk profiles
• Identify and assess financial and control risks, developing appropriate audit strategies to address client-specific challenges
• Provide clients with practical and insightful advice on financial reporting, governance, and regulatory requirements relevant to private entities
• Drive continuous improvement by embracing innovative audit methodologies and technologies to enhance service delivery
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address complex audit issues and deliver client-focused solutions

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in external audit, preferably working with private clients or owner-managed businesses, and a recognised Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop audit teams, manage multiple engagements, and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and influence senior stakeholders within private client businesses.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting frameworks, and regulatory requirements applicable to private entities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and business challenges to provide effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying audit findings and recommendations clearly to diverse audiences.

What you’ll gain:

• 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 - balancing what’s best 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 future you’re shaping.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

We’re committed 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 you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.