Job Description
Assist in planning and performing external audits of private clients' financial statements in line with regulatory and professional standards
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Conduct substantive testing and detailed audit procedures on owner-managed businesses and family enterprises
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Evaluate internal controls and financial processes to support audit objectives
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Prepare audit documentation, reports, and findings for clients and senior team members
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Identify and communicate audit issues and collaborate with clients to resolve financial reporting challenges
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Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance audit efficiency and quality
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Coach and develop junior staff members and project plan
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Requirements
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Minimum 3 years of experience in external audit
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Ideally one year as a Senior Auditor or equivalent
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Exposure to Private Clients or owner-managed businesses
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Bachelor's qualification in Commerce or Finance
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Progress towards or completion of a recognised CA
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Ability to analyse financial information, identify risks, and apply professional judgement
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Ability to coach and develop junior staff members and project plan
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Ability to prepare audit findings clearly and communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders
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Foundational knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting frameworks,



and regulatory requirements
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Commitment to ongoing learning
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Available for work visa sponsorship
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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in external auditing, financial analysis, and risk identification while effectively coaching junior staff and preparing transparent audit documentation. Committed to continuous improvement and adherence to regulatory standards in financial reporting.
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Highest-signal resume keywords
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External Audit Experience
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Financial Analysis
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Coaching Junior Staff
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Audit Documentation Preparation
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Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
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ATS Optimization Keywords
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Hard Skills
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Substantive Testing
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Internal Control Evaluation
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Audit Procedures
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Financial Reporting Frameworks
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Risk Identification
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Professional Judgement
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Audit Findings Preparation
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Continuous Improvement Activities
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Project Planning
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Soft Skills
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Effective Communication
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Collaboration
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Coaching
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Certifications & Qualifications
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Bachelor's Qualification in Commerce or Finance
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Progress Towards CA
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Industry Keywords
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Private Clients
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Owner-Managed Businesses
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Financial Statements
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Auditing Standards
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Regulatory Requirements
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📌 Senior External Auditor (Sydney)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Sydney