Audit Quality & Methodology Lead

BDO Administration Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Employee discounts

Community involvement programs

Job summary

BDO Australia is seeking a Manager – Methodology within the Audit Professional Practice Department. The role focuses on developing and enhancing audit methodologies, policies and tools, and providing technical consultation to engagement teams to ensure high-quality audits globally.

You will work closely with AAQ and engagement teams, contributing to continuous improvement and ensuring consistent application of methodology across audits.

Qualifications

• Strong background in external audit from a reputable professional services firm.
• Strong knowledge of International Standards on Auditing and Assurance.
• CA Qualified or equivalent.
• Experience in audit quality initiatives, including resource design and learning facilitation.
• Ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with influencing ability.
• Independent thinker with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and implement quality frameworks, methodologies, policies, guidance and tools for audit engagements.
• Lead methodology projects and deliverables, owning assigned workstreams.
• Monitor changes in professional standards and regulatory requirements and assess impacts on methodologies.
• Create practical templates and guidance to promote consistency and scalability across audits.
• Provide technical consultations on audit methodology matters and guidance on complex engagements.
• Collaborate with service lines and Learning & Development to identify capability gaps and quality risks.
• Support strategic initiatives to enhance the firm's audit capabilities and reputation.

Job description

BDO Australia is seeking a Manager – Methodology within the Audit Professional Practice Department. The role focuses on developing and enhancing audit methodologies, policies and tools, and providing technical consultation to engagement teams to ensure high-quality audits globally.

You will work closely with AAQ and engagement teams, contributing to continuous improvement and ensuring consistent application of methodology across audits.