Senior Associate, Audit & Assurance

Grant Thornton; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia in Sydney is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our Sydney Audit Practice. You will lead independent statutory audits for public listed and private clients, using Grant Thornton’s global audit methodology to deliver actionable insights and add value.

The ideal candidate holds a CA/CPA or overseas equivalent, with IFRS experience, exceptional client relationship skills, and a proactive mindset to drive efficient, compliant audits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Audit & Assurance environment with IFRS knowledge.
• CA/CPA full qualification or overseas equivalent.
• Excellent client relationship skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive in driving efficient audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive independent statutory audits of public listed and unlisted companies, proprietary companies, incorporated associations and other not-for-profit entities and government bodies’ financial reports
• Create complete and accurate audit work papers
• Identify and report on client financial risks
• Expand your analytical skills to examine clients’ financial statements and ensure they comply with statutory requirements
• Investigate difficult technical and application issues to improve client outcomes

Skills

Client relationships

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Forward-thinking

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Overseas qualification acceptable

Job description

Grant Thornton Australia is one of Australia’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia we’re proud to support the careers of more than 1,500 remarkable people. Backed by six Australian offices and a global network spanning more than 150 markets, we offer the scale, connections and opportunities to help you shape your future, wherever it takes you.

About this role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate to join our Sydney Audit Practice. Our audit process is more than a compliance measure. Our robust, independent audits deliver actionable insights and add substantial value for our clients. We are fiercely independent. We work with ASX-listed companies, privately owned businesses and Not for Profits and take the time to understand the organisation, including its profit drivers and key risks.

You will use Grant Thornton’s proprietary global audit methodology, the latest technology to drive an efficient and effective audit process to gain a wide range of assurance exposure.

Key responsibilities

• Drive independent statutory audits of public listed and unlisted companies, proprietary companies, incorporated associations and other not-for-profit entities and government bodies’ financial reports
• Create complete and accurate audit work papers
• Identify and report on client financial risks
• Expand your analytical skills to examine clients’ financial statements and ensure they comply with statutory requirements
• Investigate difficult technical and application issues to improve client outcomes

Skills & experience

• Experience in similar Audit & Assurance environment with sound knowledge of IFRS
• CA/CPA full qualification or other relevant overseas qualification
• Exceptional client relationship skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
• Forward-thinking approach to drive innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, decision-making, and team member experience

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $108,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.