Senior Audit Manager

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

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people.

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.

Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values – integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.

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;
• 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;
• Act as a leading technical expert on specific industries and/or areas;
• Cross sell the Firm’s other services; and
• Business development and marketing activities.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Essential

• Business / Commerce degree with Accounting Major
• Completed CA or equivalent

DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES:

Essential

• 8 years’ experience audit experience
• 3 years’ experience managing a team
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong prioritising skills
• Demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Detailed working knowledge and application of Corporations Act, Australian Accounting and Auditing Standards and other applicable legislation
• Business development experience

Life at RSM:

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are!

Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.

How to apply:

Please click on the “apply” button and complete our online application form.

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