Senior Accountant Audit

Hall Chadwick; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall Chadwick is seeking a Senior Auditor in Sydney to supervise and complete audit assignments, acting as the primary contact for fieldwork and coordinating with managers and partners. The role emphasizes initiative, judgment, and efficient use of time and resources.

Candidates must be fully qualified CA/CPA with at least five years in assurance, and be capable of leading staff while maintaining strong client relationships and adherence to Australian standards.

Qualifications

• Be a fully qualified CA/CPA.
• 5+ years of experience in an Assurance environment in a Chartered/CPA accounting practice.
• Prior staff management experience.
• Knowledge of Australian accounting standards and Corporations Act 2001.

Responsibilities

• Plan and program audit work.
• Supervise audit team and review work for managers/partners.
• Control and supervise audit fieldwork.
• Complete audit procedures within time and budget.

Skills

Audit planning

Staff leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical techniques

Cash flow statements

Consolidated financial reports

Tax knowledge (corporate)

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Caseware

INSOL6

Job description

Hall Chadwick is one of Australia's largest and most experienced accounting groups servicing clients in every major capital city and many regional centres in Australia. Nationally, Hall Chadwick is an association of independent firms that can combine the experience and skills of many partners and staff. Hall Chadwick is a member of PrimeGlobal, one of the world's largest associations of independent accounting firms.

About the Role

The Senior is responsible for supervising and completing audit assignments for subsequent manager or partner review. The senior is the primary point of contact and has responsibility for the control of the audit fieldwork. It is important that they demonstrate initiative and sound judgement to ensure the smooth running of the audit, ensure maximum utilisation of their own and their staff’s time on assignment and completion in line with time and budgetary requirements. Seniors may also assist the manager or partner in the performance of special assignments and reports as and when required.

Responsibilities

• Primary Responsibilities
• Audit Approach
• Planning and Programming Work
• Control and Supervision of Work
• Completion Procedures

Qualifications

• Be a fully qualified CA/CPA.

Required Skills

• Professional and Technical Skills
• Display good knowledge and understanding of Australian reporting requirements, especially Accounting Standards, the Corporations Act 2001, UIG’s and other applicable requirements.
• Apply these standards in practical situations, consistent with Professional Year studies and experience.
• Use appropriate analytical techniques in completing audits.
• Apply such knowledge to accurately prepare financial reports, including statements of cashflows.
• Be familiar with the preparation and presentation of consolidated financial reports.
• Demonstrate a solid knowledge of income tax for corporations (tax effect accounting) and have a working knowledge of income tax for individuals and other entities.
• Keep yourself up to date on technical issues such as: Changes to legislation and/or its application and Changes in reporting requirements, etc.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Microsoft Products, Caseware and INSOL6
• Good communications skills
• Report Writing Experience
• A minimum of 5 years experience working in an Assurance environment in a Chartered / CPA accounting practice with prior staff management experience.
• Be technically proficient and up to date with auditing and accounting standards.
• Good previous exposure to developing relationships with clients and team members.
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise work and meet audit deadlines for multiple clients.
• Excellent staff leadership skills and prior experience in managing a team.