Audit Quality & Methodology Manager

BDO in Australia; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Job summary

BDO is a global professional services firm connected to local markets, delivering specialist audit and assurance services. The Manager - Methodology role sits in the Audit Professional Practice Department (APPD) and focuses on developing and enhancing audit methodology, policies, and related tools across the firm.

You will work with engagement teams and AAQ, execute methodology projects, advise on complex issues, monitor regulatory changes, and drive continuous improvement to strengthen audit

Qualifications

• Strong external audit background from a reputable professional services firm.
• Knowledge of International Standards on Auditing and Assurance.
• Experience in audit quality initiatives and activities, including the design of resources and learning sessions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain audit quality frameworks, methodologies, policies, guidance and tools supporting audit engagements.
• Execute and contribute to methodology projects and deliverables, taking ownership of workstreams.
• Monitor changes to professional standards and regulatory requirements and assess their implications for audit methodologies.
• Create practical templates, guidance materials and resources for consistency and compliance across audit engagements.
• Provide guidance on complex engagement issues and provide technical consultations on audit methodology matters.
• Collaborate with service lines and Learning & Development to identify audit capability gaps and quality risks.
• Support strategic initiatives to enhance the firm's audit capabilities and reputation.

Skills

External audit experience

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Written & verbal communication

Problem-solving abilities

Education

CA qualification or equivalent

Job description

BDO is a global professional services firm connected to local markets, delivering specialist audit and assurance services. The Manager - Methodology role sits in the Audit Professional Practice Department (APPD) and focuses on developing and enhancing audit methodology, policies, and related tools across the firm.

You will work with engagement teams and AAQ, execute methodology projects, advise on complex issues, monitor regulatory changes, and drive continuous improvement to strengthen audit