Senior Manager

Moore Australia (Vic) Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Partnership pathway

Professional development

Global Moore network

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Moore Australia (Vic) Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Manager for its Audit & Assurance division in Melbourne. You will lead complex external audits, independently manage a substantial client portfolio and build trusted relationships with boards and senior executives.

You will influence practice quality and culture, champion the use of AI and analytics, and help develop the next generation of leaders while pursuing partnership within the Moore Australia network.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ professional Audit & Assurance experience in Australian environment.
• Experience leading complex external audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Ability to independently manage a substantial client portfolio with limited oversight.
• Experience with complex corporate structures and IFRS/Australian standards.
• Membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery, completion and reporting of complex audit engagements.
• Independently manage a significant client portfolio with accountability for quality, risk, scope, timelines and budgets.
• Build trusted adviser relationships with boards and senior stakeholders.
• Provide practical advice on accounting, audit, governance and business matters.
• Review significant audit judgments before Director sign-off.
• Champion audit quality and compliance with standards and firm methodology.
• Lead and develop people, coaching managers and emerging leaders.
• Oversee workflow and resource planning across portfolio.
• Take commercial ownership of engagements (budgets, WIP, billings).
• Champion use of AI, automation and data analytics in audit.
• Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships and win new work.

Skills

Leadership

Client portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

People development

Budgeting & profitability

AI & analytics interest

Auditing standards knowledge

Relationship building with boards/exe

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting/commerce/business

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Job Description
Ready for a senior audit role where you can have genuine influence, be trusted to lead and build towards the next stage of your career?
As a Senior Manager in Moore Australia’s Audit & Assurance division, you will take on a visible leadership role across our clients, people and practice.
You will lead complex audit and assurance engagements, independently manage a significant client portfolio and build trusted relationships with boards, Audit and Risk Committees, executives and senior finance leaders. Working closely with our Directors and broader leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence the division’s quality, culture, growth and commercial performance.
This is more than an engagement delivery role. You will help develop our next generation of leaders, contribute ideas and challenge thinking, and play an active role in how our Audit & Assurance practice continues to evolve.
You will also help shape the future of audit by championing the responsible adoption of AI, data analytics, automation and digital audit technologies, finding better ways to work while maintaining the professional judgement, quality and integrity our clients expect.
For an experienced audit professional looking beyond their next role, this is an opportunity to lead with autonomy, work closely with senior decision-makers, make a genuine impact and continue building towards Partnership.
Job Requirements
We are looking for an experienced audit professional who is ready to operate as a senior leader within our practice. You will bring:

• At least 10 years’ professional Audit & Assurance experience, including significant experience in an Australian professional services or public practice environment.
• Extensive experience leading complex external audit and assurance engagements from planning through to completion and reporting.
• Proven ability to independently manage a substantial client portfolio with limited Director oversight.
• Experience working with complex corporate structures, multiple entities and technically challenging accounting and audit matters.
• Expert knowledge of Australian Auditing Standards, Australian Accounting Standards, applicable IFRS Accounting Standards and relevant Australian regulatory requirements.
• Strong professional judgement and the confidence to navigate complex issues, constructively challenge and provide practical solutions.
• Confidence and credibility working with boards, Audit and Risk Committees, executives and other senior stakeholders.
• Strong people leadership capability, with demonstrated experience coaching managers, developing emerging leaders and building high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing engagement economics, budgets, resourcing, profitability, WIP, billings and collections.
• Demonstrated business development capability, including strengthening existing relationships, identifying opportunities and contributing to proposals and tenders.
• A collaborative leadership style and the confidence to contribute ideas, challenge thinking constructively and influence senior stakeholders.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce, business or a related discipline.
• Membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia or an equivalent recognised professional body.
• Experience using Caseware or a comparable audit platform.
• An interest in how AI, automation, data analytics and emerging technologies can responsibly enhance audit quality and efficiency.
• Current legal right to work in Australia.

Job Responsibilities
As a Senior Manager, you will:

• Lead with autonomy, taking ownership of the planning, delivery, completion and reporting of complex audit and assurance engagements.
• Independently manage a significant client portfolio, with accountability for engagement quality, risk, scope, timelines, budgets and reporting.
• Build trusted adviser relationships with clients, boards, Audit and Risk Committees, executives and other senior stakeholders.
• Apply strong professional judgement and provide practical advice on complex accounting, audit, assurance, governance and business matters.
• Review significant audit judgements, areas of risk, audit evidence, financial statements and reports ahead of Director sign-off.
• Champion a strong culture of audit quality and ensure engagements comply with professional standards, legislation, independence requirements and firm methodology.
• Lead and develop great people, coaching managers and team members, providing meaningful feedback and supporting emerging leaders to grow their careers.
• Build an inclusive, collaborative and accountable team environment with clear expectations around quality, performance and client service.
• Oversee workflow and resource planning across your portfolio, proactively balancing client, team and commercial priorities.
• Take commercial ownership of engagements, including budgets, profitability, WIP, billings and collections.
• Help shape the future of audit by championing continuous improvement and the responsible use of approved AI, automation, data analytics and digital audit technologies.
• Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships, expand our services, generate referrals and win new work.
• Contribute to proposals, tenders, industry events, networking and thought leadership.
• Partner with Directors on divisional strategy, practice improvement and sustainable growth.
• Build relationships across Moore Australia and the broader Moore Global network, identifying opportunities to collaborate and create value for clients.

Job Benefits
We want you to build a career here, not simply take your next job.
At Moore Australia, you can enjoy the complexity, challenge and career opportunities of professional services while working in an environment where relationships matter, your contribution is visible and you have the opportunity to make a genuine difference.

• Build towards Partnership: If Partnership is part of your ambition, this role gives you the opportunity to work closely with Directors, broaden your leadership and commercial responsibilities and demonstrate your impact across clients, people and the wider practice.
• Have a voice and make an impact: At Senior Manager level, we value your experience and perspective. You will have opportunities to influence how we work, contribute to the direction of Audit & Assurance and help shape the future of the practice.
• Develop great people: Leadership here is about more than reviewing work. Coach managers, support emerging leaders and help create an environment where people can learn, grow and do their best work.
• Shape the future of audit: Be part of how we responsibly embrace AI, automation, data analytics and digital audit technologies to improve audit quality, efficiency and the experience we provide our clients.
• Keep challenging yourself: Work with diverse clients, industries and complex engagements while continuing to grow your technical, commercial and leadership capability.
• Work closely with senior decision-makers: Build meaningful relationships with Directors, boards, Audit and Risk Committees, executives and senior client stakeholders.
• Go global: Connect and collaborate across the Moore Global network, creating opportunities for international relationships, knowledge sharing and broader experiences.
• Work flexibly: Enjoy hybrid working that supports your career, your clients and your life outside work.
• Keep learning: Continue developing through technical training, leadership development, mentoring and exposure to increasingly complex work.
• Grow your family with support: Access parental leave designed to support you through important life stages.
• Thrive at work: Access wellbeing initiatives and employee support designed to help you perform at your best.