Audit Partner

Meraki Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Meraki Talent is seeking an Audit Partner to lead Sydney's audit practice, delivering high-quality audits and broadening client relationships.

The role demands a strong external audit background, CA/CPA or equivalent, and the ability to drive growth with senior stakeholders across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Australian or international accounting firms.
• Strong background in external audit.
• CA/CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience managing sizeable/complex audit portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and auditing requirements.
• Proven track record of developing senior client relationships.
• Commercial mindset with revenue-generation experience.
• Experience leading and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Credibility to operate at C-suite and Board level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring high audit quality.
• Build and maintain relationships with CEOs, CFOs, Boards and senior stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for delivery, quality and profitability of audits.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and develop new business.
• Lead business development, tenders, proposals, networking and referrals.
• Collaborate with Partners to identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to audit teams.
• Maintain understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to strategic direction and growth of Sydney practice.
• Represent the firm within the business community and professional network.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Business development

External audit

Communication

Client relationships

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

An established and growing professional services firm is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Partner to join its Sydney practice.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious audit professional who combines strong technical expertise with a commercial mindset and a proven ability to develop trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for an established portfolio of clients while playing an active role in the continued growth and development of the firm's Sydney office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring consistently high standards of service and audit quality.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with CEOs, CFOs, Boards, business owners and other senior stakeholders.
• Take overall responsibility for the delivery, quality and profitability of audit engagements.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and develop new business.
• Lead business development activity, including tenders, proposals, networking and referrals.
• Work collaboratively with other Partners and senior leaders to identify cross-selling opportunities across the wider firm.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to Managers, Senior Managers and audit teams.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards, auditing standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the strategic direction and growth of the Sydney audit practice.
• Represent the firm within the wider business community and professional network.

About You

We are looking for an established audit professional who is ready to operate at Partner level, or an existing Partner looking for a new opportunity in Sydney.

You will ideally have:

• Significant experience within an Australian or international accounting firm.
• A strong background in external audit.
• CA/CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience managing a sizeable and/or complex portfolio of audit clients.
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and auditing requirements.
• A proven track record of developing and maintaining senior client relationships.
• A commercially minded approach, with evidence of business development and revenue generation.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The credibility and confidence to operate effectively at C-suite and Board level.
• A genuine interest in contributing to the growth and success of a wider practice.