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External audit manager

Melbourne
Pwc Australia
Posted: 19 February
Offer description

At PwC, we work together to create a better tomorrow for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As a Manager in our CIPS Audit team, you'll play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality external audit services, managing client relationships, and leading audit engagements across a diverse portfolio of clients from growing companies to large, complex organisations.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You'll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we're building trust and shaping the future.

What you'll do:

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of external audit engagements in accordance with regulatory and professional standards
Manage and mentor audit teams, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance throughout the audit lifecycle
Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their business, risks, and audit requirements
Oversee the identification and assessment of financial and control risks and develop audit strategies to address them
Provide insightful advice on financial reporting matters and emerging regulatory changes to clients and internal teams
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in audit processes and encourage innovation within your teams
Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to resolve complex audit issues and deliver value-added solutions

What we're looking for:

Financial Expertise: At least 5 years' experience in external audit, preferably with exposure to CIPS or related sectors, and a recognised CA qualification
Leadership and Management: Proven ability to lead and develop audit teams, manage multiple audit engagements and priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes
Client Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills to engage, influence, and build trust with senior client stakeholders
Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting frameworks, and regulatory requirements relevant to CIPS
Problem Solving: Ability to analyse complex financial and business issues, exercise professional judgement, and provide practical recommendations
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex audit findings clearly to diverse audiences

What you'll gain:

Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.
A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what's best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you're shaping.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as an Audit Manager and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.

We're committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals.

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