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External Audit Manager
$150,000 Package | Brisbane CBD | Pathway to Partnership
 
An outstanding opportunity has become available for an experienced External Audit Manager to join the Brisbane team of a highly regarded accounting and advisory firm.

This is more than simply another Audit Manager position. The firm is looking for someone who can become an important part of the future leadership team, with a genuine opportunity to progress towards Director and Partner level.

You’ll join an established Brisbane practice with a close-knit team and direct access to Partners, while also benefiting from the resources and opportunities of a major international accounting network.

The Brisbane office is based in the CBD and operates across Audit & Assurance, Business Advisory, Corporate Advisory & Tax. 

The Role
You’ll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of external audit engagements while leading and developing a team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing external audit engagements from planning through to completion
• Managing a varied portfolio of clients across multiple industries
• Building strong, long-term relationships with key clients
• Reviewing audit files and ensuring high technical standards
• Managing engagement budgets, workflow and deadlines
• Coaching, mentoring and developing junior and senior audit staff
• Working closely with Partners on complex engagements
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen and grow client relationships
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the Audit division
• Progressively taking on greater leadership and commercial responsibility

About You
We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong Australian External Audit experience
• Previous experience at Manager level, or an experienced Assistant Manager ready to step up
• CA or CPA qualification
• Strong technical audit and financial reporting knowledge
• Experience managing multiple engagements and deadlines
• Confidence dealing directly with senior clients
• Strong people leadership and mentoring capability
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing client relationships
• The ambition to continue progressing towards senior leadership and potentially Partnership

Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is particularly attractive for someone who wants the opportunities of a recognised international network but doesn't want to become lost within an enormous audit division.

The Brisbane practice has approximately 50 staff and seven Partners, creating significantly more opportunity for visibility, Partner interaction and involvement in the broader business. 

The wider network has more than 60,000 people globally, while retaining a strong focus on smaller teams, mentoring, leadership development and clear career pathways. 

You'll benefit from:

• Up to $150,000 package
• Genuine longer-term Partner pathway
• Flexible working arrangements
• Brisbane CBD location
• Direct access to Partners
• Leadership of an established audit team
• Diverse and interesting client portfolio
• Formal mentoring and leadership development
• International network and potential global opportunities
• Supportive, down-to-earth team culture
• Additional leave options and time off in lieu

The firm also consistently identifies work-life balance, career development and its people and culture as key reasons employees enjoy working there. 

Interested?
If you’re an Audit Manager who enjoys the profession but wants to see a realistic pathway beyond Manager, this is a rare opportunity to join a firm where you can build towards senior leadership and potentially Partnership.

Apply now or contact Mimi@nichetalent.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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