Manager - Assurance & Advisory

This role is key for the division with responsibility for effectively managing projects and staff. High requirements of research, planning and delivering risk mitigation strategies. Audit managers also have a responsibility for extensive client contact, staff training and liaising with third parties.

RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and address technical accounting and audit issues;
• Performs reviews of audit work;
• Reviews of financial statements to ensure compliance with Accounting Standards and preparation of reports and opinions to management;
• Summarises the key areas of the engagement for the partner;
• Ensures completion of each assignment to a high quality standard, within budget and on or before deadlines;
• Conducting various audit engagements simultaneously with numerous engagement team members per audit;
• Together with partner negotiates fees and demonstrates commercial responsibility for profitability of each client;
• Contributes to meetings and is able to make effective presentations to staff and clients;
• Assisting with management and co-ordination of the audit team including training, mentoring and methodology compliance;
• Monitors staffing requirements and future resource planning issues; and
• Assists partners in business development and marketing activities.

Essential

• Business / Commerce degree with Accounting Major
• Completed CA or equivalent
• 5-7 years’ experience audit experience 
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong prioritising skills
• Demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills
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• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Detailed working knowledge and application of Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting and Auditing Standards and other applicable legislation

Desirable

• Business development exposure