Senior Manager - Audit & Assurance

Moore Australia (Vic) Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Parental leave

Technical training & mentoring

Path to Partnership

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Moore Australia (Vic) Pty Ltd seeks a Senior Manager to lead complex audit engagements, grow key client relationships and develop a high-performing team. You will work with Directors and leaders to drive quality, growth and the adoption of AI, data analytics and digital audit tools.

You will shape the future of audit, manage budgets and timelines, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes, while progressing toward leadership and potential partnership.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ professional Audit & Assurance experience.
• Significant experience in an Australian professional services or public practice environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex external audit and assurance engagements.
• Proven ability to independently manage a substantial client portfolio with limited Director oversight.
• Experience working with complex corporate structures, multiple entities and technically challenging matters.
• Strong people leadership experience, including coaching managers and developing emerging leaders.
• Demonstrated commercial management and business development capability.
• Confidence working with boards, Audit and Risk Committees, executives and other senior stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge of Australian Auditing Standards, Australian Accounting Standards, applicable IFRS Accounting Standards and relevant Australian regulatory requirements.
• Membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia or an equivalent recognised professional body.
• Exposure to AI, automation, data analytics or digital audit technologies will be highly regarded.
• Current legal right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning, delivery, completion and reporting of complex audit and assurance engagements.
• Independently managing a significant client portfolio, including engagement quality, scope, timelines, budgets and reporting.
• Building trusted relationships with clients, boards, Audit and Risk Committees, executives and other senior stakeholders.
• Providing practical advice on complex accounting, audit, assurance, governance and business matters.
• Reviewing audit evidence, significant judgements, financial statements and reports before Director sign-off.
• Maintaining compliance with professional standards, legislation, independence requirements and firm methodology.
• Leading, coaching and developing managers and team members to create an inclusive, accountable and high-performing team.
• Managing workflow, resources, engagement budgets, profitability, billings and collections.
• Championing the responsible use of approved AI, data analytics, automation and digital audit tools.
• Identifying opportunities to deepen client relationships, win new work and generate referrals.
• Contributing to proposals, tenders, industry events and thought leadership.
• Partnering with Directors on divisional strategy, continuous improvement and sustainable growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Auditing expertise

Budgeting & profitability

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce, or business

Tools

Caseware

Job description

What is the role?

As a Senior Manager in Moore Australia’s Audit & Assurance division, you will lead complex engagements, build trusted client relationships and develop a high-performing team. Working closely with our Directors and broader leadership group, you will contribute to the division’s quality, growth and commercial performance. You will also help shape the future of audit by championing the responsible adoption of AI, data analytics, automation and digital audit technologies. This is an opportunity to take on a visible leadership role, work directly with senior decision-makers and progress your career towards Partner.

What will I be responsible for?

• Leading the planning, delivery, completion and reporting of complex audit and assurance engagements.


• Independently managing a significant client portfolio, including engagement quality, scope, timelines, budgets and reporting.


• Building trusted relationships with clients, boards, Audit and Risk Committees, executives and other senior stakeholders.


• Providing practical advice on complex accounting, audit, assurance, governance and business matters.


• Reviewing audit evidence, significant judgements, financial statements and reports before Director sign-off.


• Maintaining compliance with professional standards, legislation, independence requirements and firm methodology.


• Leading, coaching and developing managers and team members to create an inclusive, accountable and high-performing team.


• Managing workflow, resources, engagement budgets, profitability, billings and collections.


• Championing the responsible use of approved AI, data analytics, automation and digital audit tools.


• Identifying opportunities to deepen client relationships, win new work and generate referrals.


• Contributing to proposals, tenders, industry events and thought leadership.


• Partnering with Directors on divisional strategy, continuous improvement and sustainable growth.

What is required of me?

• At least 10 years’ professional Audit & Assurance experience.


• Significant experience in an Australian professional services or public practice environment.


• Demonstrated experience leading complex external audit and assurance engagements.


• Proven ability to independently manage a substantial client portfolio with limited Director oversight.


• Experience working with complex corporate structures, multiple entities and technically challenging matters.


• Strong people leadership experience, including coaching managers and developing emerging leaders.


• Demonstrated commercial management and business development capability.


• Confidence working with boards, Audit and Risk Committees, executives and other senior stakeholders.


• Expert knowledge of Australian Auditing Standards, Australian Accounting Standards, applicable IFRS Accounting Standards and relevant Australian regulatory requirements.


• 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 an equivalent audit platform.


• Exposure to AI, automation, data analytics or digital audit technologies will be highly regarded.


• Current legal right to work in Australia.

Why join Moore Australia?

• Work flexibly: Enjoy hybrid working that supports your career, clients and life outside work.


• Grow your family with support: Access parental leave designed to help you through life’s important milestones


• Keep learning: Build your expertise through continuous technical training, leadership development and mentoring.


• Progress towards Partnership: Receive meaningful career support and opportunities to help you take the next step towards Partner.


• Go global: Connect and collaborate across the Moore Global network, opening the door to international relationships and opportunities.


• Make an impact: Lead complex engagements, influence the direction of Audit & Assurance and work directly with senior decision-makers.


• Broaden your experience: Work with diverse clients, industries and technically challenging engagements.


• Thrive at work: Access wellbeing initiatives and employee support designed to help you perform at your best.

Unlock job insights

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At Moore Australia, it’s not about us. It’s all about you. When it comes to providing personalised and commercially astute audit, accounting, tax and business advisory services, it simply can’t be anything else.

Our focus is about understanding you, your business, your needs, your challenges and, most importantly, how you define success. At Moore Australia, we’re here to help you thrive in a changing world. We are mid-market specialists, so we truly understand your operating environment. What’s more, all of our people are long-standing members of their local business communities, and when we work with you, we immerse ourselves in your world.

At Moore Australia, it’s not about us. It’s all about you. When it comes to providing personalised and commercially astute audit, accounting, tax and business advisory services, it simply can’t be anything else.

Our focus is about understanding you, your business, your needs, your challenges and, most importantly, how you define success. At Moore Australia, we’re here to help you thrive in a changing world. We are mid-market specialists, so we truly understand your operating environment. What’s more, all of our people are long-standing members of their local business communities, and when we work with you, we immerse ourselves in your world.

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