Senior Audit Analyst — Canberra: Build Trusted Client Outcomes

BDO; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canberra invites expressions of interest from experienced audit professionals across Auditor, Senior Auditor, Assistant Manager, Manager, Senior Manager and Director levels. This role focuses on high‑quality financial statement audits, client relationships, and strengthening BDO's local presence.

Applicants must be eligible for Australian Government Security Clearance. Roles span government, private and Not-for-Profit sectors, with development opportunities within a national firm.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting/Commerce or a related discipline, with CA or CPA qualification completed or in process.
• Experience in financial statement audit, ideally within the government, private and/or Not for Profit environments.
• Ability to plan, execute and document audit work in accordance with audit methodology, auditing standards and quality expectations.
• Experience assessing internal controls, identifying key risk areas, and evaluating audit evidence to support audit conclusions.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify trends, anomalies and key financial risks
• Clear written communication skills for audit workpapers, findings, reports and client correspondence
• Stakeholder management skills, including working with finance teams, executives and audit committees
• Project and time management skills to ensure quality work is delivered on time
• Strong Business Development Skills – Senior Manager and Director candidates, demonstrated ability to contribute to business development, client relationships and market growth.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality financial statement audits and build trusted client relationships.
• Play a key role in strengthening BDO's presence in the local market.
• Support growth of the Canberra Audit practice across multiple levels.

Skills

Auditing experience

Analytical skills

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Project & time management

Business development

Education

Accounting/Commerce degree

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

BDO Canberra invites expressions of interest from experienced audit professionals across Auditor, Senior Auditor, Assistant Manager, Manager, Senior Manager and Director levels. This role focuses on high‑quality financial statement audits, client relationships, and strengthening BDO's local presence.

Applicants must be eligible for Australian Government Security Clearance. Roles span government, private and Not-for-Profit sectors, with development opportunities within a national firm.