External Audit Supervisor

About us

Vincents, we see the world from every angle.  

We are a national professional services firm with deep expertise in Forensic, Tax and Advisory. We have been supporting our clients to explore all aspects of their business and financial affairs for over 30 years. 

We bring the best analytical minds to each engagement, leveraging the diversity of our collective experience alongside our subject matter expertise. 

Our shared purpose is to provide our clients with a clear direction when they need it most. Our mission and core values provide the guiding principles for our people – extraordinary client service, continuous improvement, celebrate success and one Vincents team. 

About the role

Our team provide independent audit, assurance and risk advisory services across a wide range of industries and sectors. They work with clients to help increase their confidence in the integrity of their information, systems and processes.

Due to continuous growth, we are looking for a Supervisor level External Auditor, with extensive and demonstrated experience to provide External Audit services to a range of clients in conjunction with the wider Assurance and Risk Advisory team in Canberra. The responsibilities will include the provision of financial statement and statutory audits working as part of a structured team. In addition to the technical aspects, this role will also oversee and monitor the workflow of junior staff members and to develop as an External Audit specialist allowing for knowledge transfer and training of staff.

• Conduct audits in accordance with the International Standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee and perform relevant audit engagements in line with the relevant Australian Auditing and Accounting Standards.
• Perform financial statement audits, reviews, and specific procedure engagements for diverse entities, including government, private companies, not-for-profit organisations, and statutory entities.
• Be a trusted point of contact for clients, addressing their inquiries on complex business advice and proactive strategies, and liaise with external agencies.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of standards.

About you

• Bachelor of Accounting/Commerce or Finance or a Business-related degree.
• Completed or progressing CA ANZ or CPA accreditation.
• Experienced, proactive, and team-focused professional with recent External Audit experience is required.
• Proven history of delivering high-quality audit engagements.
• Strong project management skills and ability to perform under pressure.
• Exceptional communicator, with methodical problem-solving abilities.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.

About the Vincents experience

Our people are our greatest strength. Some of the ways in which we support you include: 

• Flexible and hybrid working options to support you, your team, and your clients in the most meaningful way 
• An additional day of leave a year – VinDay – to use however you choose! 
• A flat leadership structure that has a genuine open-door policy alongside a supportive and friendly work environment 
• Ad hoc bring your dog into work days 
• A Learning framework to support your technical, operational, interpersonal and leadership growth and development on an ongoing basis 
• Support with formal accreditations, relevant courses, or post graduate study 
• Regular learning programs around employee wellbeing alongside an Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family 
• A nominated People Experience Team who drive our firmwide People Engagement Plan 
• Retail and wellbeing benefits through our workplace benefits platform 
• A competitive employee referral program to enable you to be rewarded for introducing talent into our business 
• A client referral incentive program that rewards you for the growth of our business. 
• Monthly 1-1s with Directors to help you with personal and professional development 
• An active social calendar of regular formal, informal and I&D events 

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable community for everyone at Vincents. 

Vincents is an equal opportunity employer. If you feel you do not meet some of the expectations listed above, but find the role interesting, we would still like to hear from you.