From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data — and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You will use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.
 

The opportunity

We are seeking a driven and ambitious Manager to play a key role in driving growth by developing new and existing client relationships, leading highly skilled project teams and delivering a first class customer experience on high-profile engagements. In return for helping us build a better working world you can expect excellent career opportunities within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
 

Your key responsibilities

Everything you will do will come back to providing exceptional analytical insights for our clients. Colleagues and clients from a diverse array of backgrounds will look to you first for answers so you will be a high-profile contact when it comes to resolving complex issues. You will be a credible and motivated, leading high calibre teams and winning new business in the market. 
 

Skills and attributes for success

• Leading audit engagements, defining audit strategies, managing team performance and keeping engagement leaders updated
• Effectively managing Audit processes with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters
• Coach and mentor other less experienced staff through sharing experience and knowledge
• Engaging clients and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions, including identifications of improvements in business processes and possible recommendations and prepare and deliver these to clients.
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues
• Understanding our clients’ unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible
• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters 
   

To qualify for the role you must have:

• 6+ years’ experience as an auditor  
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits
• Proven track record with developing and maintaining client relationships
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management
• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters
• A strong academic record, including a degree and completion of a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA)  
   

Ideally, you will also have

• Knowledge of current market issues in Australia
   

What we look for

We are interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you will also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you are serious about auditing and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.  
 

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
 

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we are using the finance products, expertise and systems we have developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we will make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
 

Make your mark.

Apply now.

The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by Ernst & Young or by their external third party provider.  Regarding this role, the minimum salary is AUD 92, 000 (depending on location) including 9.5% superannuation for applicants hired into Australia.