Manager and Senior Manager - Audit

EY; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Salary open to negotiation

Job summary

EY in Australia is seeking a Manager or Senior Manager in Audit, based in Warrang – Sydney. You will help clients meet reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and offering meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters.

The role provides leading-edge learning and development tailored to your interests and opportunities to progress your career. This position can be adjusted for flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or progress towards CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Proven external audit and assurance experience.
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• Ability to build client relationships and provide value-added recommendations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the audit engagement by defining audit strategy, in consultation with the Senior Manager / Partner, and executing it in compliance with our policies and protocols.
• Effectively manage the Audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters.
• Lead and manage fieldwork on clients’ sites including liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the Audit process.
• Leverage your expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationships

IFRS expertise

Audit process leadership

Communication & collaboration

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent

CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

As our Manager or Senior Manager in Audit, you’ll help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters. In return, you can expect leading-edge learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You’ll be given all the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us.

This position is based in Warrang – Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage the audit engagement by defining audit strategy, in consultation with the Senior Manager / Partner, and executing it in compliance with our policies and protocols.
• Effectively manage the Audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters.
• Lead and manage fieldwork on clients’ sites including liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the Audit process.
• Leverage your expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.

Skills and attributes for success

Ideally, you’ll have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interestedin your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• A degree and/or progress towards/completion of a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in delivering external audit and assurance engagements.
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and providing value added recommendations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.
• The ability to create a positive learning culture, and coach and counsel junior team members to help them to develop.

What we offer you

At EY,we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026.Learn more .

• Careerdevelopment:At EY, your career is yours to shape!We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexibleworkarrangements:Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• Acomprehensivebenefitspackage: From a yearly wellness incentive,to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, includingup to26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary:Weoffer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliationat ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application,

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

EY | Building a better working world

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.