External Audit Manager

Niche Talent Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Direct access to Partners

Leadership development

Partner pathway

Job summary

Niche Talent Pty Ltd in Brisbane CBD is seeking an External Audit Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of external audit engagements and develop a team. You will work directly with Partners and be part of a firm that offers an international network and clear career progression.

The role provides a leadership track toward Director/Partner, with flexible working arrangements and access to mentors within a major international network.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification required.
• Strong Australian external audit experience.
• Experience managing multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Confidence dealing directly with senior clients.
• Ambition to progress toward senior leadership and potentially Partnership.

Responsibilities

• Manage external audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Oversee a varied client portfolio across multiple industries.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with key clients.
• Review audit files ensuring high technical standards.
• Manage engagement budgets, workflow and deadlines.
• Coach and develop junior and senior audit staff.
• Collaborate with Partners on complex engagements.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and grow client relationships.
• Contribute to ongoing development of the Audit division.

Skills

External Audit

Leadership

Relationship building

Mentoring

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

External Audit Manager

$150,000 Package | Brisbane CBD | Pathway to Partnership

An outstanding opportunity has become available for an experienced External Audit Manager to join the Brisbane team of a highly regarded accounting and advisory firm.

This is more than simply another Audit Manager position. The firm is looking for someone who can become an important part of the future leadership team, with a genuine opportunity to progress towards Director and Partner level.

You’ll join an established Brisbane practice with a close-knit team and direct access to Partners, while also benefiting from the resources and opportunities of a major international accounting network.

The Brisbane office is based in the CBD and operates across Audit & Assurance, Business Advisory, Corporate Advisory & Tax.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of external audit engagements while leading and developing a team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing external audit engagements from planning through to completion
• Managing a varied portfolio of clients across multiple industries
• Building strong, long-term relationships with key clients
• Reviewing audit files and ensuring high technical standards
• Managing engagement budgets, workflow and deadlines
• Coaching, mentoring and developing junior and senior audit staff
• Working closely with Partners on complex engagements
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen and grow client relationships
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the Audit division
• Progressively taking on greater leadership and commercial responsibility

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong Australian External Audit experience
• Previous experience at Manager level, or an experienced Assistant Manager ready to step up
• CA or CPA qualification
• Strong technical audit and financial reporting knowledge
• Experience managing multiple engagements and deadlines
• Confidence dealing directly with senior clients
• Strong people leadership and mentoring capability
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing client relationships
• The ambition to continue progressing towards senior leadership and potentially Partnership

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is particularly attractive for someone who wants the opportunities of a recognised international network but doesn't want to become lost within an enormous audit division.

The Brisbane practice has approximately 50 staff and seven Partners, creating significantly more opportunity for visibility, Partner interaction and involvement in the broader business.

The wider network has more than 60,000 people globally, while retaining a strong focus on smaller teams, mentoring, leadership development and clear career pathways.

You’ll benefit from:

• Up to $150,000 package
• Genuine longer-term Partner pathway
• Flexible working arrangements
• Brisbane CBD location
• Direct access to Partners
• Leadership of an established audit team
• Diverse and interesting client portfolio
• Formal mentoring and leadership development
• International network and potential global opportunities
• Supportive, down-to-earth team culture
• Additional leave options and time off in lieu

The firm also consistently identifies work-life balance, career development and its people and culture as key reasons employees enjoy working there.