Job Requisition ID: 33595 Experienced Analyst | External Audit - Private Market | Melbourne • Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you best • Learn from the best in the business • Twice-yearly promotion cycles What will your typical day look like? In our Melbourne Private Audit team, be prepared to be constantly working with a diverse range of clients managing a range of high profile and complex accounting issues. Bring your external audit background on board to support the delivery of financial statement audits for active Australian and international private companies, not-for-profit organisations, private equity firms and venture capital firms across a wide range of industries. You may also get exposure to prospectus processes and IPO readiness services where you will be required to work with our clients through the entire M&A lifecycle including advice on transactions (trade sale, financial sponsorship, IPO) including related accounting and tax matters and reviewing sale and purchase agreements. About the team We are a specialist audit practice that focuses purely on the private market. Our collaborative team is committed to offering trusted advice to a list of top-tier private clients ranging from start-up founders through to established household names. In Audit & Assurance, our specialist accounting skills empower clients with a crystal-clear understanding of their financial position. We don't just understand our clients' businesses, we excavate major opportunities and identify risks beyond traditional financial reporting functions. Through constant collaboration and professional development, we turn clients' frustration into assurance with our sophisticated and tailored advice on corporate transactions like acquisitions, divestments, recapitalisations, and capital raisings Enough about us, let's talk about you. You are someone with: • An Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Finance, Business and/or Accounting • Completed (or close to completion) CA qualification or equivalent• A minimum of 4 years of experience in external audit (ideally from a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting services firm) • Experience with a variety of industries is crucial – our clients come from diverse backgrounds • Ability to identifying business and financial risks, plan audits and run engagements acting as senior in charge • A great teammate with the ability to work independently when required, with a natural talent in multi-tasking and time management • A broader perspective of potential issues encountered when managing and working in diverse teams and the strategies to overcome them; have a clear understanding of the firm's commitment to creating a more inclusive culture • Leadership skills and previous experience with developing the capability of individuals, and leading teams to deliver high quality client outcomes at more senior levels