External Audit Partner

Maven Partners Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic partner for its External Audit division. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to manage a robust portfolio of clients and lead a talented team of auditors. With a focus on growth and strategic decision-making, this position is ideal for someone with significant experience in external audit and a strong network in the local market. Join a forward-thinking firm that values your expertise and provides a supportive environment for professional development and success.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in external audit, preferably in a large consulting firm.
• Proven ability to manage and grow audit client portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing portfolio of audit clients and drive growth.
• Coach and mentor a team of auditors while managing stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Client Management

Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Maven Partners has been retained on a search to identify and appoint a partner within the External Audit division of a significant, multi-service international firm.

Our client is very specifically seeking a new partner or associate partner as part of their growth strategy. Our client has a surplus of existing clients, and so this role offers a "soft landing".

The role will be pivotal to the future of the firm’s strategic value proposition, and will drive the continued growth and success of the external audit team.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing portfolio of audit clients - no need to bring fees across with you initially. There will be an ongoing growth mandate.
• Manage, coach and mentor, a team of auditors.
• Explore opportunities for growth within yours, and the firm’s, networks.
• Manage stakeholder relationships.
• Seek partnership in the short term.
• Become part of the strategic decision making of a progressive firm.

Requirements

• Significant Australian experience within an external audit environment, preferably within a large consulting environment.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong network within the local market.
• Proven ability to manage and grow a portfolio of audit clients.
• Permanent ongoing working rights in Australia (please note this is a mandatory requirement).

Maven Partners is a specialist financial advisory, accounting and taxation recruitment services business. The partners have a wealth of experience in executive search and interim management, servicing clients in Asia Pacific markets from our offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

Maven Partners is once again the (tax) search firm of choice for Australia’s leading funds management organisations. Maven Partners has been exclusively retained on this search; direct or third party applications will be forwarded to Maven Partners for their consideration.

To discuss this opportunity further please email [e-mail].

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting