External Auditor – Full Time

Priestleys Chartered Accountants; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Priestleys Chartered Accountants – Woolloongabba QLD is seeking a qualified external auditor with at least two years' external auditing experience to contribute to a diverse range of engagements, including company financial statement audits, SMSF audits, and not-for-profit audits.

The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, manage multiple engagements, and meet deadlines while upholding Australian Auditing Standards and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' external auditing experience.
• Demonstrated experience in financial statement audits.
• Experience in not-for-profit, special purpose or grant audits will be highly regarded.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Auditing Standards, accounting principles and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high volume of audit engagements and competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an audit team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, undertake and complete external audit engagements in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and legislation.
• Conduct financial statement audits, including examining financial records, transactions and supporting documentation.
• Perform audits of not-for-profit organisations in accordance with relevant financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake special purpose audits in accordance with specific engagement objectives and reporting requirements.
• Conduct grant audits to assess financial reporting, expenditure and compliance with relevant funding agreements.
• Evaluate internal control systems, identify audit risks and document audit findings.
• Prepare audit working papers, audit reports and recommendations.
• Manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously to meet client deadlines.
• Liaise with clients, partners and team members to resolve audit queries and finalise engagements.
• Maintain comprehensive audit documentation and ensure engagements meet professional quality standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Audit engagement management

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Tools

CaseWare

Other audit software

Job description

Priestleys Chartered Accountants – Woolloongabba QLD

The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years' relevant external auditing experience and the ability to contribute to a diverse range of audit engagements, including:

Company Financial Statement audits

SMSF Audits

This role requires an individual who can work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume audit environment, independently manage multiple engagements and meet strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, undertake and complete external audit engagements in accordance with applicable Australian Auditing Standards and legislation.
• Conduct financial statement audits, including examining financial records, transactions and supporting documentation.
• Perform audits of not-for-profit organisations in accordance with relevant financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake special purpose audits in accordance with specific engagement objectives and reporting requirements.
• Conduct grant audits to assess financial reporting, expenditure and compliance with relevant funding agreements.
• Evaluate internal control systems, identify audit risks and document audit findings.
• Prepare audit working papers, audit reports and recommendations.
• Manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously to meet client deadlines.
• Liaise with clients, partners and team members to resolve audit queries and finalise engagements.
• Maintain comprehensive audit documentation and ensure engagements meet professional quality standards.

Audit Software Experience

Candidates should have practical experience using audit software and accounting software platforms. They should also demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new systems and technologies.

Experience with audit software such as CaseWare, will be highly regarded, however, candidates with experience using other relevant audit software platforms will be considered.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant external auditing experience.
• Demonstrated experience in financial statement audits.
• Experience in not-for-profit, special purpose or grant audits will be highly regarded.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Auditing Standards, accounting principles and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high volume of audit engagements and competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an audit team.