Location:Alice Springs or Work from Home within Australia
Hours:Flexible Part-Time or Full-Time ****** hours per week)
Start Date:Immediately
ClarityNT is a boutique accounting and advisory firm delivering accounting, taxation, bookkeeping, payroll, audit and business advisory services across the Northern Territory and APY Lands, with extensive experience supporting Aboriginal corporations, schools, incorporated associations and small businesses.
Based in Alice Springs, our team works both locally and remotely across Australia.
We're looking for an experienced Audit Manager to lead our Audit & Assurance division alongside our Managing Director.
This is a newly created role within the firm.
You'll lead external audits of incorporated associations and schools end-to-end, manage audit preparation for clients whose statutory audit is signed off by an external Registered Company Auditor, lead and train the audit team, and help establish the internal procedures and best practices that underpin the division as it grows.
This role is primarily work-from-home for candidates outside Alice Springs, with flexible hours between 30 and 38 per week.
NT-based candidates are preferred; applicants elsewhere in Australia are welcome, provided they're willing to travel to the NT when required.
Only candidates with current and unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered for this position.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, lead and manage external audits of incorporated associations and schools from planning through to completion, including preparation of audit reports, management letters and other deliverables
Present audit findings and recommendations to Boards, committees and management




Manage audit preparation for clients whose statutory audit is signed off by an external Registered Company Auditor including; preparing financial statements and working papers, and liaising with the auditor throughout
Establish, embed and continuously improve internal audit procedures, methodologies, templates and quality assurance processes to support best practice as the division grows
Lead, train, mentor and develop audit and accounting team members, reviewing their work and providing technical guidance
Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships as the primary point of contact
Ensure compliance with Australian Auditing Standards and applicable legislation
Assist with workflow planning, scheduling and resource management across the division
Identify, develop and pursue opportunities to grow the firm's audit, assurance and related advisory services, including supporting proposals, tenders and other business development activity
Contribute to the strategic growth and profitability of the Audit & Assurance division
Provide taxation, accounting and business advisory services as required, including preparing BAS and other compliance obligations
Assist clients with governance, compliance and reporting obligations, including funding acquittals and grant reporting
Liaise with the Managing Director on strategy,



resourcing and quality control
What you'll bring
Batchelor in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline
CA,CPA or IPA qualified (or working towards), with proven audit management experience
Broader taxation, accounting or business advisory experience
Strong knowledge of the Australian Auditing Standards
Excellent analytical, communication and report-writing skills
High attention to detail, with strong organisational and time management skills
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to mentor others and build trusted client relationships
Robust computer skills, including Microsoft 365 and cloud-based accounting and audit software
Able to work independently within a remote/hybrid team
Flexible work arrangements, including a predominantly work-from-home environment
A leadership role with genuine autonomy, flexibility and influence
The opportunity to lead and grow the Audit & Assurance division in a newly created role within the firm
A diverse role spanning audit, advisory and accounting services
Ongoing professional development and support for career progression
The opportunity to mentor and develop emerging accounting and audit professionals
A collaborative, innovative and values-driven team culture
Exposure to a broad range of organisations across Australia, including Aboriginal corporations and not-for-profit entities
The ability to make a meaningful contribution to clients, communities and the long-term success of the firm
Employment is subject to a National Police Check, ClarityNT's pre-employment screening (including AML/CTF checks), and satisfactory reference checks.
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📌 Audit Manager (Alice Springs)
🏢 ClarityNT
📍 Alice Springs