Senior Audit Analyst: Elevate External Audit Career

Nexia Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing benefits

In-house training

Secondment programs

Diverse culture

Job summary

Nexia Edwards Marshall in Adelaide's CBD is seeking a talented external audit professional to join our Audit & Assurance Services division, supporting high‑quality financial audits and expanding your analytical and technical skills under clear guidance.

Reporting to managers and partners, you will work on a broad range of client engagements, develop strong client relationships, and benefit from excellent training and a values‑based culture that puts people first.

Qualifications

• 2 years prior external audit experience in an Australian Accounting Practice and knowledge of accounting standards and audit procedures
• Commenced or completed Chartered Accountants Program through CAANZ or CPA Australia program or equivalent
• Completed Bachelors degree or higher qualification majoring in Accounting
• Able to develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Excellent english skills both written and oral
• Experience with clients in the not-for-profit sector, banking, building and construction industry, transport industry, professional services and wine industry an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the conduct of external financial audits, and assisting with reporting audit results
• Develop an understanding of a broad range of client businesses and the associated risks
• Assessing and reviewing internal controls and documenting client processes around key business cycles, testing the effectiveness of key controls and communicating deficiencies found
• Performing substantive audit procedures to confirm assets, liabilities, revenue and expenditure reported in the financial reports and accounting records
• Drafting engagement letters, strategy reports, completion reports and audit reports for review
• Local, intrastate and interstate travel may be required

Skills

External audit experience

Client relationship building

English communication

Audit procedures knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CA/CPA accreditation in progress

Job description

Nexia Edwards Marshall in Adelaide's CBD is seeking a talented external audit professional to join our Audit & Assurance Services division, supporting high‑quality financial audits and expanding your analytical and technical skills under clear guidance.

Reporting to managers and partners, you will work on a broad range of client engagements, develop strong client relationships, and benefit from excellent training and a values‑based culture that puts people first.