Senior Audit & Assurance Leader

RSM; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM in Sydney is seeking an Audit Manager to lead a portfolio of audit clients, mentor a growing team, and drive business development. You will oversee engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring high-quality outcomes while managing deadlines, budgets, and team performance.

Ideal candidates have strong technical accounting standards knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive client service mindset.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in audit.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Detailed working knowledge of Corporations Act, Australian Accounting and Auditing Standards and other applicable legislation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address technical accounting and audit issues.
• Perform reviews of audit work.
• Review of financial statements for compliance with standards and preparation of reports and opinions to management.
• Summarise engagement outcomes for the partner.
• Ensure timely completion within budget and deadlines.
• Conduct multiple audit engagements with various team members.
• Negotiate fees and support profitability for each client.
• Contribute to meetings and present to staff and clients.
• Assist with management and co-ordination of the audit team, including training and methodology compliance.
• Monitor staffing requirements and resource planning.
• Assist partners in business development and marketing activities.

Skills

Audit experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team leadership/mentoring

Job description

RSM in Sydney is seeking an Audit Manager to lead a portfolio of audit clients, mentor a growing team, and drive business development. You will oversee engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring high-quality outcomes while managing deadlines, budgets, and team performance.

Ideal candidates have strong technical accounting standards knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive client service mindset.