External Auditor

PwC Australia; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 80,100 - 97,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Job summary

PwC Australia is seeking an External Auditor to join our team of trusted professionals. You will lead external audits, assess financial statements, and ensure compliance with standards across large organisations.

You’ll analyse complex business issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and maintain high ethical standards while delivering high-quality client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end audits for large private and listed organisations.
• Ability to shape financial audit strategies and methodologies with cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge of internal controls and documenting control environments.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead external audits and statutory reports in line with standards and regulations.
• Analyse, identify, and resolve complex business issues.
• Foster collaboration within a team and drive audit innovation.
• Uphold integrity and strengthen trust with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Audit leadership

Collaboration

Internal controls

Mentoring

Job description

Location: This role could be based out of any of our PwC offices in Australia

About Us

At PwC Australia, we’re looking for experienced External Auditors to join our vast community of solvers.

As an External Auditor, you’ll play a vital role in bringing our purpose to life by helping clients enhance financial performance and operations, gaining an understanding of the commercial issues facing their business, and delivering a wide range of audit and audit-related services.

Why PwC

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do

• External auditing, financial statement assessments, and compliance with standards and regulations.
• Analysing, identifying and resolving complex business issues with effective strategies.
• Thriving in a team-oriented environment, fostering collaboration and driving innovation.
• Maintaining a commitment to integrity, ethical behavior, and building trust with clients and stakeholders.

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end audits and delivering statutory reports for large private and listed organisations
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to shape financial audit strategies and methodologies with cross-functional teams
• Deep knowledge of internal controls, with a track record of assessing, designing, and documenting control environments
• Proven ability to coach and mentor junior colleagues while building effective internal relationships

What you could gain

• The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
• Generous leave entitlements including four weeks’ annual leave and floating public holidays to support your work‑life balance.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here: https://bit.ly/4fFLA3z

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as an External Auditor and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.

The minimum salary for a Senior Associate in this role is AUD 89,000 including superannuation. Higher grades will receive a salary range above this in line with the salary bands for these positions.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals.

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