Senior Manager- Audit Financial Services Assurance

EY; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Benefits package

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Financial Services Audit engagements in Sydney. You will define audit strategy, manage risks, budget and delivery while guiding teams across client sites and EY colleagues to ensure high-quality outcomes.

We value strong client relationships, communication, and a proactive approach to leveraging data and technology for audit quality. Flexible hours may be available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of external audit experience, including planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• Degree and/or progression toward CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Expertise in IFRS accounting frameworks and related financial reporting matters.

Responsibilities

• Define audit strategy and execute in line with EY policies and protocols.
• Manage audit process incorporating audit risk and technical considerations.
• Be accountable for budget, delivery and performance of complex audit engagements.
• Lead fieldwork on client sites and liaise with departments for smooth delivery.
• Lead teams, oversee junior staff, provide guidance and training.

Skills

External audit

People management

Client relationships

Communication skills

Education

Accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA)

Job description

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.

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Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Senior Manager - Financial Services Audit

The opportunity

As our Senior Manager in the Financial Services Audit practice, you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights. You will anticipate risk, team effectively across EY, and identify opportunities to enhance trust, focusing on overall audit quality, and building excellent client relationships. You will focus on account strategy and delivery, maximising the possibilities from data and technology.

This position based in Warrang - Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage the audit engagement by defining audit strategy and executing it in compliance with our policies and protocol.
• Effectively manage the audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and technical matters.
• Be accountable for the budget, delivery and performance of complex processes, solutions and/or projects to achieve performance objectives.
• Lead and manage fieldwork on clients' sites including liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the audit process.
• Lead teams to achieve performance objectives, maintain staff utilisation, and oversee the work of junior audit staff, providing guidance, support, and training.

Skills and attributes for success

• At least 8 years' experience of external audit experience, including planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• A relevant degree and/or progress towards/completion of a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.

Ideally, you'll also have the skills and attributes below but don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes. We're interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.
• The ability to develop and maintain deep relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and providing value added recommendations.
• The ability to create a positive learning culture, and coach and counsel junior team members to help them to develop.
• The ability to generate innovative solutions.

What we offer you

At EY, we'll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We're proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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