Audit Manager - Professional Development Opportunities

About the role

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as an external audit manager with a key role in developing strong client relationships across a diverse range of industries.  Your technical experience and management skills will contribute to the growth of the business while you enjoy a competitive salary and some flexibility in working arrangements.

Qualifications, requirements and experience

• 5 + years of company audit experience
• CA/CPA qualified
• Business / Commerce degree with Accounting Major
• Full working rights in Australia
• Must have own car as some travel to clients in regional Victoria is a requirement

About Ryecrofts

Ryecrofts is a specialist external audit firm based in Melbourne.  We have extensive experience offering audit and assurance services to a wide range of organisations in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors across Australia.

At Ryecrofts we pride ourselves on professionalism and strong relationships with our clients and within the team. 

Benefits of joining our team

Contributing effectively as an audit manager, this role provides the opportunity to work with a diverse client base across a range of industries.  You will benefit from working with senior members of the business and will be rewarded with ongoing development and career opportunities as the business grows.

Ryecrofts staff enjoy a work-life balance.  At Ryecrofts we are able to offer some flexibility in working arrangements with team members working from the office, from client sites and remotely as agreed. 

Joining Ryecrofts will provide you with an opportunity to develop your long-term professional career and achieve your goals in an environment that is supportive and team focused.

Position objectives

You will report to the Director and will ensure you:

• Build strong client relationships;
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner with clients and Ryecrofts team members;
• Manage audit deadlines;
• Complete audit planning procedures including risk identification and subsequent procedures to address risks;
• Identify and address technical accounting and audit issues;
• Assist with management and co-ordination of the audit team including training, mentoring and methodology compliance;
• Conduct audit procedures in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards;
• Review financial statements to ensure compliance with Accounting Standards;
• Prepare concluding documentation and reporting for audit engagements;
• Summarise key issues and findings for the Audit Director;
• Complete audit engagements to a high-quality standard, within budget and on or before deadlines;
• Conduct audit engagements simultaneously; and
• Contribute to meetings and make effective presentations to staff and clients.

Remuneration

• We offer competitive remuneration packages consistent with experience and skills

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills including the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
• Detailed working knowledge and application of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting and Auditing Standards and other applicable legislation
• Attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Must be able to use basic formulas and utilise features of Excel for clear presentation of workpapers
• Working knowledge of MyWorkpapers or similar audit software an advantage  
• Working knowledge of PDF editor an advantage
• Strong relationship skills
• Professional presentation and conduct