Manager – Audit Quality Methodology

BDO; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Professional development support

Travel perks via BWell program

Job summary

BDO is seeking a Manager – Methodology within the Audit Professional Practice Department. The role focuses on developing and enhancing audit methodology, policies and tools, while supporting engagement teams with technical guidance and consistency across audits.

You will work closely with AAQ and engagement teams to apply methodologies, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to the firm''s quality culture and client assurance standards.

Qualifications

• CA qualification or equivalent required.
• Strong external audit background from a reputable firm.
• Knowledge of International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• Experience with audit quality initiatives and resources.
• Ability to design and facilitate learning sessions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and implement audit quality frameworks, methodologies and tools.
• Lead assigned methodology workstreams and deliverables.
• Monitor changes in standards and regulations affecting methodologies.
• Create practical templates and guidance materials for consistency across engagements.
• Provide technical consultations on audit methodology matters.
• Collaborate with service lines and Learning & Development to identify audit capability gaps and risks.
• Support strategic initiatives to enhance the firm''s audit capabilities and reputation.

Skills

External audit experience

Technical judgement

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Independent thinker

Education

CA Qualified or equivalent

Job description

We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.

We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

As part of the Audit Professional Practice Department (APPD), the Audit & Assurance Quality (AAQ) function plays a central role in supporting the consistent delivery of high-quality audits and assurance engagements across BDO. AAQ develops and maintains audit methodology, policies and guidance, monitors compliance with professional and regulatory requirements, and provides technical consultation and support to engagement teams on complex matters.

AAQ also oversees quality management processes, including monitoring and remediation activities, root cause analysis, learning and capability development initiatives. Through these activities, AAQ helps foster a culture of quality, professional scepticism and continuous improvement, reinforcing BDO's commitment to serving the public interest and maintaining stakeholder confidence in our work.

About the Opportunity

The Manager – Methodology supports the development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of BDO’s audit methodology, policies, guidance and related tools. The role is responsible for executing and contributing to methodology projects, supporting technical consultations, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and helping engagement teams apply methodology requirements consistently and effectively.

Working closely with engagement teams and AAQ, the Manager will develop a deep understanding of the audit and assurance engagements performed throughout the firm.

Whilst the role will primarily have a focus on methodology, there will be an opportunity and an expectation that the individual will work across many facets of audit and assurance quality.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Assurance Methodology and Quality Framework

• Support the development, maintenance and implementation of quality frameworks, methodologies, policies, guidance and tools supporting audit engagements.
• Execute and contribute to methodology projects and initiatives, taking ownership of assigned workstreams and deliverables.
• Monitor changes to professional standards, regulatory requirements and industry practices and assess their implications for audit methodologies.
• Aid in developing practical templates, guidance materials and resources that promote consistency, scalability and compliance across audit engagements.
• Assist in technical consultations on audit methodology matters and provide guidance on complex engagement issues.
• Engage with service lines and Learning & Development teams to identify audit capability gaps and quality risks.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the firm's audit capabilities and reputation.

About You

This role requires strong technical judgement, project management capability and the ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining a focus on audit quality and user experience.

Combined with:

• Strong background in external audit gained from a reputable professional services firm
• Strong knowledge of International Standards on Auditing and Assurance
• CA Qualified or equivalent
• Experience in audit quality initiatives and activities, including the design and production of resources, and the design and facilitation of learning sessions
• An ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders effectively
• Independent thinker with strong problem-solving abilities

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at ***********@bdo.com.au