Senior External Audit Manager — Flexible Growth & Impact

Pwc Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development programs

Parental leave 26 weeks

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

PwC Australia is seeking a Manager in our CIPS Audit team to lead external audit engagements, manage client relationships, and deliver high-quality services across a diverse portfolio from growing companies to large, complex organisations.

You will lead planning, execution, and delivery, mentor audit teams, assess risks, and provide practical recommendations on financial reporting and regulatory changes, while driving continuous improvement and collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in external audit, CA qualification preferred
• Ability to lead and develop audit teams and handle multiple engagements
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills
• Deep knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks
• Proven problem-solving and professional judgement

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of external audit engagements in accordance with standards
• Manage and mentor audit teams to ensure quality and efficiency
• Build strong client relationships by understanding business risks and audit needs
• Assess financial and control risks and develop audit strategies
• Advise on financial reporting matters and regulatory changes
• Drive continuous improvement in audit processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve complex audit issues

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Auditing standards knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification

Job description

At PwC, we work together to create a better tomorrow for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As a Manager in our CIPS Audit team, you’ll play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality external audit services, managing client relationships, and leading audit engagements across a diverse portfolio of clients from growing companies to large, complex organisations.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of external audit engagements in accordance with regulatory and professional standards
• Manage and mentor audit teams, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance throughout the audit lifecycle
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their business, risks, and audit requirements
• Oversee the identification and assessment of financial and control risks and develop audit strategies to address them
• Provide insightful advice on financial reporting matters and emerging regulatory changes to clients and internal teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in audit processes and encourage innovation within your teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to resolve complex audit issues and deliver value-added solutions

What we’re looking for:

• Financial Expertise: At least 5 years’ experience in external audit, preferably with exposure to CIPS or related sectors, and a recognised CA qualification
• Leadership and Management: Proven ability to lead and develop audit teams, manage multiple audit engagements and priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Client Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills to engage, influence, and build trust with senior client stakeholders
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting frameworks, and regulatory requirements relevant to CIPS
• Problem Solving: Ability to analyse complex financial and business issues, exercise professional judgement, and provide practical recommendations
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex audit findings clearly to diverse audiences

What you’ll gain:

• Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.
• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you’re shaping.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic.We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals.