Operations Coordinator - Audit & Assurance Team

BDO Administration Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BWell program

BCaring program

Career development support

Job summary

BDO is seeking an Audit Operations Coordinator to support our high-performing Audit team in Sydney. This 12-month parental leave cover role works closely with the Operations Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

You will prepare and analyse datasets for regulatory reporting, coordinate learning sessions, manage onboarding/offboarding, and provide operational reports and stakeholder support. Proactive problem solving and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations coordination, administration or similar role.
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Skills, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Workday PSA/CRM worktools would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse and maintain datasets to support annual regulatory and compliance reporting requirements.
• Coordinate Learning sessions, including room bookings, catering, attendance tracking and stakeholder communications.
• Manage the end-to-end process for onboarding and offboarding processes for Audit employees.
• Prepare and distribute operational reports, providing insights on key performance and workforce metrics.
• Manage key relationships with our leadership team, staff, and shared services teams.
• Support resource planning, workforce coordination and operational administration activities as required.
• Assist with the delivery of operational projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across the Audit division.

Skills

Autonomous work

Relationship-building

Collaborative

Ownership & accountability

Analytical mindset

Clear communication

Organisation & time management

Adaptable & resilient

Integrity & professionalism

Problem-solving

Persistence & determination

Tools

Workday PSA/CRM

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

BDO is seeking a dedicated Audit Operations Coordinator to support the strategic operations of our high-performing, highly valued Audit team. This role involves working closely with the Operations Manager and the wider Audit division to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, analyse and maintain datasets to support annual regulatory and compliance reporting requirements.
• Coordinate Learning sessions, including room bookings, catering, attendance tracking and stakeholder communications.
• Manage the end-to-end process for onboarding and offboarding processes for Audit employees.
• Prepare and distribute operational reports, providing insights on key performance and workforce metrics.
• Manage key relationships with our leadership team, staff, and shared services teams.
• Support resource planning, workforce coordination and operational administration activities as required.
• Assist with the delivery of operational projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across the Audit division.

Skills/Attributes Required:

• Ability to work autonomously while proactively seeking guidance and support when required.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to establish rapport and maintain constructive working relationships.
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to support others and contribute to team success.
• Takes ownership and accountability for responsibilities, demonstrating a commitment to excellence.
• Curious and analytical mindset with a desire to understand processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, trustworthy and committed to operating with honesty and integrity.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to delivering outcomes.
• Persistence and determination to see tasks through to completion.

Qualifications and Experience required

• Proven experience in operations coordination, administration or similar role.
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Skills, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Workday PSA/CRM worktools would be highly desirable

Please note this is a 12-month parental leave cover role.

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 [e-mail]

We shape what matters. At BDO we are always looking ahead, thinking bigger, reaching further and always staying personal and human in everything we do. We’re by your side, backing you to explore ideas and new ways of working to shape the future you want to see.