Audit Methodology Manager: Quality & Guidance Lead

BDO; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Professional development support

Travel perks via BWell program

Job summary

BDO is seeking a Manager – Methodology within the Audit Professional Practice Department. The role focuses on developing and enhancing audit methodology, policies and tools, while supporting engagement teams with technical guidance and consistency across audits.

You will work closely with AAQ and engagement teams to apply methodologies, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to the firm''s quality culture and client assurance standards.

Qualifications

• CA qualification or equivalent required.
• Strong external audit background from a reputable firm.
• Knowledge of International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• Experience with audit quality initiatives and resources.
• Ability to design and facilitate learning sessions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and implement audit quality frameworks, methodologies and tools.
• Lead assigned methodology workstreams and deliverables.
• Monitor changes in standards and regulations affecting methodologies.
• Create practical templates and guidance materials for consistency across engagements.
• Provide technical consultations on audit methodology matters.
• Collaborate with service lines and Learning & Development to identify audit capability gaps and risks.
• Support strategic initiatives to enhance the firm''s audit capabilities and reputation.

Skills

External audit experience

Technical judgement

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Independent thinker

Education

CA Qualified or equivalent

Job description

BDO is seeking a Manager – Methodology within the Audit Professional Practice Department. The role focuses on developing and enhancing audit methodology, policies and tools, while supporting engagement teams with technical guidance and consistency across audits.

You will work closely with AAQ and engagement teams to apply methodologies, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to the firm''s quality culture and client assurance standards.