External Audit | Expressions of Interest

BDO Administration Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Australia in Canberra is seeking expressions of interest from experienced audit professionals at Auditor, Senior Auditor, Assistant Manager, Manager, Senior Manager and Director levels to contribute to high‑quality financial statement audits and strengthen our local market presence.

Applicants should hold a degree in Accounting/Commerce with CA or CPA and have experience across government, private and Not‑for‑Profit sectors, plus strong analytical, communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Commerce or related discipline, with CA or CPA qualification completed or in process.
• Experience in financial statement audit, ideally within government, private and/or Not for Profit environments.
• Ability to plan, execute and document audit work in accordance with audit methodology, auditing standards and quality expectations.
• Experience assessing internal controls, identifying key risk areas, and evaluating audit evidence to support audit conclusions.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify trends, anomalies and key financial risks.
• Clear written communication skills for audit workpapers, findings, reports and client correspondence.
• Stakeholder management skills, including working with finance teams, executives and audit committees.
• Project and time management skills to ensure quality work is delivered on time.
• Strong Business Development Skills – Senior Manager and Director candidates, demonstrated ability to contribute to business development, client relationships and market growth.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality financial statement audits across multiple sectors.
• Build trusted client relationships and strengthen BDO's local market presence.
• Participate in planning, execution and reporting of audit engagements.
• Collaborate with finance teams, executives and audit committees to deliver outcomes.
• Support business development and client growth activities at senior levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

Business development

Education

Accounting/Commerce degree

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals. We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully. Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

As our Canberra Audit practice continues to grow, we are inviting expressions of interest from experienced audit professionals across Auditor, Senior Auditor, Assistant Manager, Manager, Senior Manager, and Director levels. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality financial statement audits, build trusted client relationships, and play a key role in strengthening BDO's presence in the local market. We welcome applications from individuals who are committed to excellence, collaboration, and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Depending on the level you are applying for, relevant capabilities may include:

• A degree in Accounting/Commerce or a related discipline, with CA or CPA qualification completed or in process.
• Experience in financial statement audit, ideally within the government, private and/or Not for Profit environments.
• Ability to plan, execute and document audit work in accordance with audit methodology, auditing standards and quality expectations.
• Experience assessing internal controls, identifying key risk areas, and evaluating audit evidence to support audit conclusions.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify trends, anomalies and key financial risks.
• Clear written communication skills for audit workpapers, findings, reports and client correspondence.
• Stakeholder management skills, including working with finance teams, executives and audit committees.
• Project and time management skills to ensure quality work is delivered on time.
• Strong Business Development Skills – Senior Manager and Director candidates, demonstrated ability to contribute to business development, client relationships and market growth.

Applicants must be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance.

About BDO

At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our Canberra Audit Strategy. That means giving talented auditors the opportunity to build meaningful careers while delivering high-quality financial statement audit services for organisations that matter to the community. BDO is a global network of firms with over 115,000 staff located across 166 countries. Within Australia, we have close to 300 Partners and over 2,500 team members. You will be joining a newly established Canberra team with access to a broader national firm, where you can develop a rewarding career and work alongside highly experienced leaders and professionals, delivering meaningful client work with clear opportunities to develop your audit career. Our work spans the public sector, private and not for profit sectors. You will be part of an inclusive culture which is underpinned by the BDO values.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services. Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways. We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

• Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program.
• Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
• Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave.

You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

Our culture

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices.