External Auditor | Senior Associate | PwC Private

PwC Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Career progression

Generous leave

Parental leave

Job summary

PwC Australia is seeking a Senior Associate in our Private Clients team to deliver high-quality external audit services and ensure regulatory compliance across diverse industries. You’ll play a critical role in strengthening financial reporting for small growth firms through robust testing and control evaluation.

You’ll develop in a collaborative environment with global resources, flexible work options, and clear opportunities for career progression as you contribute to client success and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of external audit experience, with exposure to private clients or owner-managed businesses.
• Ability to analyse financial information and apply professional judgment to audit processes.
• Strong collaboration skills and willingness to learn from senior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing external audits of financial statements.
• Conduct substantive testing and detailed audit procedures to identify risks.
• Evaluate internal controls and financial processes to support audit objectives.
• Prepare clear audit documentation, reports and findings for clients and senior team members.
• Identify and communicate audit issues and work with clients to resolve reporting challenges.
• Engage in continuous improvement to enhance audit efficiency and quality.

Skills

Audit experience

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce/finance

CA qualification progress

Job description

At PwC, we work collaboratively to forge a brighter future for our people, clients, and the communities we serve. As a Senior Associate in our Private Clients team, you'll play a critical role in providing high-quality external audit services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhancing financial reporting across a wide spectrum of industries, from small, fast-growing companies to large entities.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle significant challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health - allowing you to make a substantial impact. Here, your development is our priority. You'll work with top-tier teams, embrace new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global network of over 370,000 professionals who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we're building trust and shaping the future.

What you'll do:

• Assist in planning and executing external audits of financial statements in compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Conduct substantive testing and detailed audit procedures to identify risks and ensure accuracy.
• Evaluate internal controls and financial processes to support audit objectives.
• Prepare clear and concise audit documentation, reports, and findings for clients and senior team members.
• Identify and communicate audit issues, collaborating with clients to resolve financial reporting challenges.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities to enhance audit efficiency and quality.

What we're looking for:

Core skills:

• Audit Expertise: Minimum 3 years of experience in external audit; ideally, one year as a Senior Auditor or equivalent with exposure to private clients, owner-managed businesses.
• Bachelor's degree in commerce or finance, with progress toward or completion of a recognised CA qualification.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse financial information, identify risks, and apply professional judgement to audit processes.
• Teamwork and Development: Strong collaboration skills with a willingness to learn from and support senior colleagues.
• Communication Skills: Ability to prepare audit findings clearly and communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Industry Awareness and Regulatory Understanding: Foundational knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting frameworks, and regulatory requirements, with a commitment to ongoing learning.

What you'll gain:

• Opportunities to work with leading organizations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
• Flexibility in choosing 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 of annual leave and floating public holidays to support your work-life balance.
• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.

We understand that perks are as important as financial rewards. Explore all the benefits PwC has to offer here.

We're committed to treating all job applicants fairly and respectfully, 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. On 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. Applications are only accepted directly from individuals.

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