Senior Auditor Big 4

MW Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to high-profile audits

Leadership and team development

Access to innovative audit tools

Supportive culture and career growth

Diverse industry exposure

Job summary

MW Recruitment is seeking a Senior Associate in Audit in Australia. You will report to a Partner and lead audit teams, plan and execute audits, and build strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality assurance services across multiple engagements.

The role emphasises leadership, technical IFRS knowledge, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A background in Big 4 or second-tier firms is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading audits and supervising teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and complex accounting matters.
• Ability to build client trust and provide value-added recommendations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements and supervise junior staff.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute audits in line with standards and firm protocols.
• Build and maintain client relationships and provide insights.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

IFRS expertise

Project management

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA qualified

Job description

A leading, global professional services firm in Australia, specialising in Assurance and Audit. The firm is committed to delivering high-quality services, driving innovation, and helping clients navigate complex challenges. You'll join a team of experienced professionals working across diverse industries, contributing to a culture that values integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration, and continuous learning, with strong support for career growth in a fast-evolving, technology-enabled environment.

THE FIRM

A leading, global professional services firm in Australia, specialising in Assurance and Audit. The firm is committed to delivering high-quality services, driving innovation, and helping clients navigate complex challenges. You'll join a team of experienced professionals working across diverse industries, contributing to a culture that values integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration, and continuous learning, with strong support for career growth in a fast-evolving, technology-enabled environment.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Associate in Audit, you will report directly to a Partner and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality assurance services. You will:

• Lead audit teams and supervise junior staff, providing coaching and guidance.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute audits, ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm protocols.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing insights and recommendations.
• Manage multiple concurrent audit engagements, prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines.
• Contribute to account strategy and delivery, leveraging data, technology, and analytics.
• Participate in client meetings, including planning and closing sessions, and contribute to proposals and reporting.

YOU

You are a CA, CPA, ACCA (or equivalent) qualified professional with at least 3 years’ experience in a Big 4 or second-tier accounting firm. You have:

• Proven experience leading audits and supervising teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and complex accounting matters.
• Ability to build client trust and provide value-added recommendations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and strong attention to detail.

You thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and are committed to coaching and mentoring junior team members.

BENEFITS

• Exposure to complex, high-profile audit engagements across diverse industries.
• Leadership and team development responsibilities, with direct reporting to a Partner.
• Opportunity to work with innovative tools and technology to enhance audit quality.
• Supportive culture that values integrity, inclusiveness, and professional growth.
• Stimulating career progression within a well-regarded, dynamic firm.