Audit Senior

StewartBrown 

StewartBrown is a chartered accountancy firm that prides themselves on a strong ethical focus, dealing largely with Not-for-Profits and charities. With over 80 years of experience and one of the top accounting firms in Australia (AFR 2019), we are a leading provider of accounting, audit, and financial advisory services, delivering service beyond numbers. We are committed to helping our clients achieve their personal and business financial goals, and our dedication to undertaking pro bono work each year helps to deliver meaningful support and drive positive change. We ensure our dynamic and supportive workplace culture mirrors our desire to serve our community with integrity, quality, and clarity in their financial service needs. 

Our team of dedicated audit specialists provide financial services to all major business sectors, ranging from listed entities, Australian Financial Services Licence holders, Not-for-Profits to small private companies and trust accounts. Our true speciality supports clients within the Aged Care, Disability and Community Care sectors and the nature of the work allows us to create connection and impact in the day-to-day of our clients and the people they serve. 

We are dedicated to our teams personal and professional growth within the finance industry, offering an engaging and rewarding environment that fosters talent and greatly enhances existing skills. Mentoring programs along with training and development opportunities exist to encourage continuous growth and pave the way for professional advancement and career progression within StewartBrown. 

The Opportunity  

As a Senior Auditor, you will bring your strong social conscience and commercial focus to our clients and team. Reporting to the Audit Manager(s), you will be responsible for planning and supporting audit engagements, supervising, and providing a guiding hand to junior audit staff throughout audit fieldwork and ensuring outcomes comply with internal quality compliance and Australian Auditing Standards. Your team is dynamic, driven, agile and collaborative and embraces growth and development opportunities for individuals and as a collective. 

What you can offer StewartBrown 

We believe that diversity of thinking, background, and experience strengthens relationships and brings valuable benefits to our people, clients, and communities at StewartBrown. 

To be considered for the role you will have: 

• 3+ years in Australian external auditing and financial reporting
• CA or CPA qualification (strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of the application of Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs) and Australian Standards of Auditing (ASAs)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft product suite (excel, word, power-point)
• Working knowledge of CaseWare or similar audit file technology
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships within the client portfolio with quality, integrity, and clarity at the forefront of your approach and delivery
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written)
• Experience managing jobs and job budgets
• Experience supervising, supporting, and mentoring junior staff
• An ongoing appetite and willingness to work with not-for-profit clients (previous experience with NFP’s highly desirable)
• A driver's license valid in Australia and ready access to a motor vehicle

What StewartBrown can offer you 

At StewartBrown we truly value our people. We are committed to offering more than just a job; we offer benefits and flexibility to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. These benefits include: 

• Above Award remuneration
• Travel allowance
• An annual allowance for Professional registration fees
• Access to the mentor program with the senior leadership team and Partners
• Training and development opportunities
• Team sporting and social activities
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Tailored employee support initiatives such as Wellness Leave; up to 5 extra days a year to support balance, wellness, and overall health

We value diversity and welcome people from a range of backgrounds and experiences. Knowing that people work best in a variety of ways, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements if the working pattern you are looking for is not specifically indicated. 

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity and believe you have the required skills and relevant experience, APPLY NOW and join our team!  

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.