Senior Manager - Audit & Assurance

RSM US LLP; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing programs

Financial benefits

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

RSM Australia is seeking a Senior Manager in our Audit & Assurance team in Melbourne to lead complex engagements, guide high-performing teams, and deliver strategic risk insights for clients.

You will mentor staff, develop client relationships, and contribute to business growth while ensuring compliance with the Corporations Act and Australian Auditing Standards. This role offers a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ audit experience, including at least 3 years managing teams
• CA qualification (or equivalent) and a degree in Business/Commerce (Accounting major)
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and advanced prioritisation skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team
• In-depth knowledge of the Corporations Act, Australian Accounting and Auditing Standards
• Proven business development experience and commercial responsibility
• Experience in staff training, mentoring, and resource planning
• Ability to act as a technical expert in specific industries or service areas

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple audit engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes within budget and deadlines
• Identify and address complex technical accounting and audit issues
• Review financial statements for compliance and prepare clear reports and opinions for management
• Summarise key engagement areas for partners and act as a technical expert in specific industries
• Oversee and mentor audit teams, providing training and ensuring methodology compliance
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, with extensive client contact and third-party liaison
• Drive business development, including cross-selling firm services and negotiating fees
• Monitor staffing requirements and resource planning for future needs
• Contribute to business growth through marketing activities and effective presentations
• Demonstrate commercial responsibility for client profitability and risk mitigation strategies

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

CA qualification (or equivalent)

Degree in Business/Commerce (Accounting major)

Job description

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people.

RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.

Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values – integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.

Who we are:

RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world’s 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

About the role:

As a Senior Manager in our Audit & Assurance team, you’ll take a leading role in managing complex projects, guiding high-performing teams, and driving business growth. You’ll be a trusted advisor to clients, delivering strategic insights and risk solutions while fostering a collaborative and empowering team culture. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact, both for our clients and within RSM, by shaping the future of our audit practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple audit engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes within budget and deadlines

• Identify and address complex technical accounting and audit issues

• Review financial statements for compliance and prepare clear reports and opinions for management

• Summarise key engagement areas for partners and act as a technical expert in specific industries

• Oversee and mentor audit teams, providing training and ensuring methodology compliance

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, with extensive client contact and third-party liaison

• Drive business development, including cross-selling firm services and negotiating fees

• Monitor staffing requirements and resource planning for future needs

• Contribute to business growth through marketing activities and effective presentations

• Demonstrate commercial responsibility for client profitability and risk mitigation strategies

About you:

You are a strategic audit leader with a proven track record in managing complex projects and high-performing teams. You thrive on building strong client relationships, driving business growth, and delivering innovative risk solutions. Your commercial acumen, technical expertise, and collaborative leadership style set you apart as a trusted advisor and mentor.

Demonstrated Experience & Attributes

• Minimum 8 years’ audit experience, including at least 3 years managing teams

• CA qualification (or equivalent) and a degree in Business/Commerce (Accounting major)

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders

• Excellent attention to detail and advanced prioritisation skills

• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team

• In-depth knowledge of the Corporations Act, Australian Accounting and Auditing Standards

• Proven business development experience and commercial responsibility

• Experience in staff training, mentoring, and resource planning

• Ability to act as a technical expert in specific industries or service areas

Life at RSM:

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are!

Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.