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External Auditor (2-4 years' experience)

Employer
Nexia Australia & New Zealand
Location
Canberra, Australia
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Jun 8, 2022

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Job Role
Auditor
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
If you're an ambitious individual with a passion to grow within the Auditing profession, we would love to hear from you!
Nexia Australia has an exciting opportunity for an intermediate/senior auditor to join our well-established and friendly Audit and Assurance team in Canberra.

As a great team player together with your technical capability and strong client service focus, you will also be able to contribute ideas or suggestions to continually improve our audit programs. You will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of audit assignments across diverse client portfolios, helping you to successfully apply your expertise in a collaborative and supportive environment.

In addition to being a highly reputable firm, Nexia Canberra offers a culture that emphasises career growth, professional development, an inclusive workplace that values diversity and innovation, and the opportunity to be part of a highly successful global network with access to a variety of contemporary resources.

You will experience quality in-house training and on-the-job mentoring as well as support for you to undertake your professional studies. An interest in or currently pursuing a CA qualification will be highly regarded.

Key duties
  • Actively participate in Audit and Assurance assignments, either individually or as part of a team
  • Complete allocated sections of audit assignments and other assigned work for subsequent senior review
  • Demonstrate initiative and sound judgement for productive use of time on assignments and completion in line with time and budgetary requirements.
Depending on the level of experience of the successful candidate, responsibilities may also include:
  • Undertake a range of duties responsible for planning and completing audit assignments and other consulting engagements for senior manager or partner review
  • Liaise with clients, carrying out all aspects of an audit including planning, fieldwork, completion and preparing financial statements
  • Supervise and mentor junior staff leading the way for future career progression
  • Internal audits, trust account audits, inspections and the collection and analysis of data to detect deficient controls and systems or non-compliance with laws, regulations and management policies.
Work may also be assigned from time to time within the firm commensurate with the level and skills of the employee including to support the Business Services, Consulting and Tax teams.

Our ideal candidate will have 2-4 years' relevant experience in public practice, will be proactive in their own professional development, staying up-to-date with changes to audit procedures, learning and applying new procedures as appropriate.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills with a positive, confident and flexible approach to all aspects of your work and also meet the following requirements:
  • A good knowledge and understanding of Australian financial reporting requirements
  • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills to liaise clearly with clients and colleagues
  • Ability to manage own workloads efficiently and collaborate with other staff members within a busy team environment including supporting less experienced team members
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experienced in the use of accounting software e.g. Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks; and
  • Be commercially minded.
You will develop an understanding of the main aspects and requirements of the Nexia audit approach and planning methodology, all sections of the audit file and requirements, and be able to complete work appropriate for this level.

How to Apply

To apply please provide a copy of your CV and a cover letter specifying your suitability to fulfil the requirements of the role and why you consider this role will be an ideal fit for you.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will also be required to complete a National Criminal Record check prior to commencement of employment.

Nexia Canberra is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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