External Audit Manager

Benneaux Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Benneaux Pty seeks an External Audit Manager to lead audits for a diverse client base including listed companies. The role reports to the Director of Audit & Assurance and focuses on planning engagements, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality documentation in line with Australian Audit Standards.

The successful candidate will oversee detailed work budgets, liaise with clients on deadlines, handle accounting queries, and prepare financial statements and audit reports under relevant

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified with strong client management and communication skills.
• Experience planning and supervising audits across multiple engagements.
• Ability to ensure documentation complies with Australian Audit Standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan audit engagements and manage resource allocation.
• Supervise audit staff during engagements and review work.
• Ensure audit files document procedures and conclusions per standards.
• Prepare financial statements and audit reports under applicable regulations.
• Review client financial reports for compliance with accounting framework.
• Engage in other assurance engagements as required.

Skills

Audit planning

Staff supervision

Client liaison

Documentation

Audit closures

Engagement management

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

External Audit Manager

Listed: 13/10/2026

• Location: Perth


• Job Type: Permanent / Full Time


• Reference No. #140665

Highlights Include:

• Proud Reputation Of Comprehensive Services and Expert Advice


• Commitment To Delivering High-Quality Audit & Assurance Services


• Personalised Audit Service

Job Description:

In this role you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and interesting client base including listed companies across a broad range of industry sectors.

Reporting to the Director, Audit & Assurance, you will be responsible for planning audit engagements, supervising audit staff during the engagement and ensuring documentation in the audit files meet internal quality and Australian Audit Standards.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• preparation of detailed work budgets for audit engagements;


• liaising with clients concerning deadlines,


• audit requirements, accounting queries;


• conducting and documenting audit closure procedures;


• preparation of financial statements and audit reports under relevant regulations


• review of client financial reports in respect of compliance with the applicable accounting framework and accurate compilation based on audited/reviewed balances and transactions.


• other assurance engagements as and when they arise.

CA/CPA qualified, you will display exceptional client skills including the ability to build and maintain a good working relationship with clients and a proactive approach to managing client expectations and the assurance engagement.