External Audit Manager: Lead Engagements & Quality (Perth)

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

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