Manager, Audit at BDO in Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Audit Engagement Management, Controls Analysis, Documentation Review, Reporting, Compliance, Technical Accounting, Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Team Coaching, Working Paper Review, GAAS, IFRS, Financial Reporting, Project Management, Risk Management, Quality Control

Industry

Accounting

Description

We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals. We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully. Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that’s where you come in. About the Role BDO’s Audit practice is a major player within the local marketplace, auditing many of Australia’s leading public and private sector organisations across a diverse industry base. Our thriving audit practice works with and provides services to some of the most exciting, established and emerging companies. You will have the opportunity to work in a high performing team on a diverse client base with exposure to challenging work in a cross section of industries. Key Responsibilities: Managing audit engagements which include initial engagement planning, analysis of controls and processes, preparation and review of audit documentations and management letters and reports and monitoring of engagement progress against budget and timeline. Ensuring engagement compliance with audit, accounting, ethical standards, legislation, and BDO policies. Critically assess and enhance audit planning documentation for complex engagements. Timely sign-off on all reporting and demonstrate ability to write complex client documents, including technical accounting matters. Elevating BDO's profile through marketing channels like seminars, webinars, newsletters, and social media. Ensuring compliance with BDO independence, client acceptance, and continuance policies, and attend to risk management and quality control procedures. Developing and maintaining long-term client relationship and identifying business development opportunities Coaching and developing team members to achieve technical competencies and efficient performance Review working papers, audit queries, correspondence and reports prepared by the team to ensure compliance with audit plan, procedures and appropriate quality of work About You Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to clients in a range of sectors, including APRA-regulated superannuation and wealth management entities CA/CPA qualified or equivalent Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and multitasking skills Excellent working knowledge of Australian and International GAAS, IFRS and Financial Reporting requirements Business development experience - able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework. Managing and monitoring audit engagement economics. Previous experience in supporting and managing a team. Why BDO? Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services. Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways. We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible. Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support. Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program. With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience. Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@bdo.com.au We shape what matters. At BDO we are always looking ahead, thinking bigger, reaching further and always staying personal and human in everything we do. We’re by your side, backing you to explore ideas and new ways of working to shape the future you want to see.

Responsibilities

The role involves managing audit engagements from planning through review, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and policies, and producing high-quality client reports. Key duties also include elevating the firm's profile, managing client relationships, and actively coaching team members.