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Are you ready to unlock your true potential?

Potential. At Nexia Australia, we don’t just talk about it. We nurture it. Cultivate it. Unlock it. We bring it to life, not just for you, but with you. That’s the promise we make to our clients, and it’s the same promise we make to our people. We do this because we believe in pushing the boundaries of personal potential and helping our people leave their mark on the world.
  
While we’re in the business of accountancy and advice, we’re actually in the business of people—because we believe that when great people are aligned, great things happen. We are incredibly proud of our values-based culture – which prioritises our values over profit margins to make a positive impact.
  
Current opportunity
  
The National Director - Quality and Risk is a newly created position responsible for implementing and monitoring the risk and compliance obligations of Nexia Australia network member firms, including those policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with relevant professional and ethical standards.
  
Reporting to the National Chair and supporting the National Risk and Quality Management Committee, this critical leadership role will provide network-wide oversight and advice on risk management, governance, engagement quality, and monitoring and remediation activities.

You will work collaboratively with senior leaders, Risk Managers and teams nationwide to ensure best-practice standards are consistently applied and continuously improved.

The role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional seeking a new challenge. The role encompasses a broad range of activities, including:

• Driving the national network’s compliance with relevant professional, regulatory and legislative requirements, providing guidance on regulatory change, and liaising with external regulators and industry bodies.
• Maintaining and improving Nexia Australia’s system of quality management, including overseeing and supporting local firms, developing and updating existing national templates and processes to support and enhance quality.
• Leading and coordinating Nexia Australia’s internal monitoring program across various divisions and service lines.
• Performing ethical and independence-related consultations under APES 110 and other professional standards and regulations.
• Maintaining oversight of compliance with relevant legislative requirements and other professional standards relating to risk, ethics and quality at the national network, including AML/CTF, whistleblowing obligations, and the tax agents Code of Professional Conduct.
• Assisting and supporting Nexia Australia member firms to enhance governance systems and structures to manage, identify, address and monitor risks, including, but not limited to ASQM 1, APES 320 and APES 325.
• Keeping Nexia Australia member firms up to date on relevant regulatory changes and proposed reforms, including their practical implications for Nexia Australia member firms, staff, and clients.
• Identifying, preparing and delivering relevant quality and risk presentations/training sessions (both in-person and online) for Partners and staff across Australia.
• Acting as a knowledgeable and trusted advisor, role model, and point of contact for any relevant risk and ethical matters.
• Work closely with the National Accounting and Audit Technical Director and National Tax Director to identify, manage and resolve quality and risk matters that affect their areas of responsibility.

About you

To be considered for this role, you should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in a professional services environment, ideally with an audit or risk management role. You will also have:

• A strong understanding of governance, risk and controls and the ability to think strategically and identify, manage, and mitigate firm risks effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of professional standards, including the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards), Australian Professional Ethical Standards and the Corporations Act 2001.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management and in designing, implementing and monitoring systems of quality management.
• A tertiary qualification and post-grad qualifications such as CA or recognised equivalent.
• The ability to communicate easily and build a rapport with all Partners and staff at different levels across the network.
• The ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations/training to Nexia Australia firms.

In addition to the above experience, you will:

• Have strong communication skills to express thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, and an ability to challenge ideas respectfully and diplomatically.
• Have proven experience in people management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Be an excellent networker with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Be proactive with a high attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and consistency.
• Have the ability to understand strategic business needs, develop corresponding analysis and recommend actions.
• Have a high level of initiative, motivation and drive to achieve.
• Have the ability to work under pressure, autonomously, managing time and workflow effectively, and deliver within tight timeframes.
• Have the ability to remain on brief and adhere to strategic direction.
• Have a genuinely collaborative, team player orientation.
• Be a positive-minded person with a focus on adding value to the Nexia network, including all local firms.

Life at Nexia
  
Despite being part of a global network of over 519 offices across more than 119 countries, including offices in every mainland state and territory in Australia, with Nexia you’re more than just another face. You are part of a community - one that works and socialises together.
  
We strive to give you the right tools, and solid support to propel both your career and personal life. Here are just a few ways that we support your career -

• Flexible working arrangements + health and wellbeing benefits – mental and physical wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and more.
• An Australian-wide, high-value, benefits package with multiple elements that support your personal well-being and professional growth.
• Join a community that works together and socialises together. We are proud of our welcoming and diverse culture that celebrates each other’s success.

To find out more about working with Nexia Australia, we encourage you to visit nexia.com.au
  
Apply now
  
If you are looking to for a new challenge, and this sounds like what you're looking for - this role might just be the perfect fit for you.
  
Only Australian citizens or permanent residents will be considered.

All applications in confidence.

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