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Senior Manager - Audit & Assurance

RSM Australia
Melbourne, AUS
Full-time
Senior · 8+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
Business development

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Who we are:

RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world’s 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

About the role:

As a Senior Manager in our Audit & Assurance team, you’ll take a leading role in managing complex projects, guiding high-performing teams, and driving business growth. You’ll be a trusted advisor to clients, delivering strategic insights and risk solutions while fostering a collaborative and empowering team culture. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact, both for our clients and within RSM, by shaping the future of our audit practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage multiple audit engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes within budget and deadlines
  • Identify and address complex technical accounting and audit issues
  • Review financial statements for compliance and prepare clear reports and opinions for management
  • Summarise key engagement areas for partners and act as a technical expert in specific industries
  • Oversee and mentor audit teams, providing training and ensuring methodology compliance
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, with extensive client contact and third-party liaison
  • Drive business development, including cross-selling firm services and negotiating fees
  • Monitor staffing requirements and resource planning for future needs
  • Contribute to business growth through marketing activities and effective presentations
  • Demonstrate commercial responsibility for client profitability and risk mitigation strategies
  • About you:
  • You are a strategic audit leader with a proven track record in managing complex projects and high-performing teams. You thrive on building strong client relationships, driving business growth, and delivering innovative risk solutions. Your commercial acumen, technical expertise, and collaborative leadership style set you apart as a trusted advisor and mentor.
  • Minimum 8 years’ audit experience, including at least 3 years managing teams
  • CA qualification (or equivalent) and a degree in Business/Commerce (Accounting major)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
  • Excellent attention to detail and advanced prioritisation skills
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team
  • In-depth knowledge of the Corporations Act, Australian Accounting and Auditing Standards
  • Proven business development experience and commercial responsibility
  • Experience in staff training, mentoring, and resource planning
  • Ability to act as a technical expert in specific industries or service areas
  • 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.
  • Agencies, thank you for thinking of us, but our recruitment is managed internally, and we will reach out to our preferred suppliers if we need assistance.

Demonstrated Experience & Attributes

Minimum 8 years’ audit experience, including at least 3 years managing teams

CA qualification (or equivalent) and a degree in Business/Commerce (Accounting major)

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders

Excellent attention to detail and advanced prioritisation skills

Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team

In-depth knowledge of the Corporations Act, Australian Accounting and Auditing Standards

Proven business development experience and commercial responsibility

Experience in staff training, mentoring, and resource planning

Ability to act as a technical expert in specific industries or service areas

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.

Agencies, thank you for thinking of us, but our recruitment is managed internally, and we will reach out to our preferred suppliers if we need assistance.

Qualifications

  • You are a strategic audit leader with a proven track record in managing complex projects and high-performing teams. You thrive on building strong client relationships, driving business growth, and delivering innovative risk solutions. Your commercial acumen, technical expertise, and collaborative leadership style set you apart as a trusted advisor and mentor.
  • Demonstrated Experience & Attributes
  • Minimum 8 years’ audit experience, including at least 3 years managing teams
  • CA qualification (or equivalent) and a degree in Business/Commerce (Accounting major)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
  • Excellent attention to detail and advanced prioritisation skills
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team
  • In-depth knowledge of the Corporations Act, Australian Accounting and Auditing Standards
  • Proven business development experience and commercial responsibility
  • Experience in staff training, mentoring, and resource planning
  • Ability to act as a technical expert in specific industries or service areas
  • 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.
  • Please click on the “apply” button and complete our online application form.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Agencies, thank you for thinking of us, but our recruitment is managed internally, and we will reach out to our preferred suppliers if we need assistance.

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