Senior Audit and Financial Reporting Specialist

Audit Engagements

• Perform end-to-end audit engagements in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards (ASA).
• Prepare audit planning documentation, including risk assessments, materiality calculations, and audit programs.
• Conduct substantive testing, analytical procedures, and internal control testing.
• Identify and assess audit issues and their impact on financial statements.
• Prepare audit working papers and supporting documentation.
• Complete audit completion procedures, including subsequent events reviews and going concern assessments.
• Draft management letters and communicate audit findings to engagement teams.
• Prepare audit clearance files for manager and partner review.

Financial Statement Preparation

• Prepare general purpose financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB).
• Prepare consolidated financial statements where applicable.
• Draft accounting policies, disclosures, notes to the financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare cash flow statements and financial statement reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with Australian financial reporting and disclosure requirements.
• Research and document technical accounting treatments.

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Apply AASB and ASA requirements across audit and financial reporting engagements.
• Research and interpret complex accounting and auditing matters.
• Assess disclosure requirements and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of Australian accounting, auditing, and regulatory developments.
• Exercise professional judgment in accordance with ethical and professional standards.

Client & Team Support

• Communicate professionally with Australian managers, partners, and client finance teams.
• Manage multiple audit and reporting engagements simultaneously.
• Review work completed by junior team members where required.
• Escalate technical issues and engagement risks appropriately.
• Contribute to audit quality improvements and process efficiencies.

• CA ANZ or CPA Australia qualification (or equivalent recognised in Australia).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in external audit and financial reporting within the Australian regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing Australian audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Auditing Standards (ASA).
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB).
• Experience preparing general purpose financial statements for Australian entities.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for an Australian professional environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.

• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements.
• Exposure to ASIC reporting and compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing and mentoring junior audit team members.
• Knowledge of Australian corporate reporting obligations under the Corporations Act.
• Experience working with multiple client industries and complex group structures.

• CaseWare
• Xero
• MYOB
• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Other audit and financial reporting platforms