A FIRM THAT IS AS UNIQUE AS YOU

Grant Thornton Australia is a leading audit, tax and advisory firm where care is just as important as capability - because we believe that the experience is just as important as the outcome. With our values at the core, we are creating a unique and constructive culture where we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

YOUR LIFE AT GRANT THORNTON

We understand work is just one aspect of your life so along with a competitive salary you'll have access to a wide variety of benefits that focus on you and your wellbeing including

• Flexible working options to support you achieve a more balanced approach to life,
• Free annual gym membership to help keep you flexible, fit, and healthy
• Active employee networks and social committees to get you involved in the things you are passionate about
• Family focused support to suit your parental and/or caregiving needs, including 26 weeks parental leave and a parental leave superannuation scheme
• Mental health and wellbeing resources and coaching so you look after yourself both inside and out.
• Funded CA qualification and additional study support classes to foster continuous learning (for relevant roles)

We are proud to be a workplace that champions a culture of inclusion and diversity where our people are supported, connected and heard. We recognise the importance of individual flexible work options and family friendly work practices in maintaining diverse, adaptive and high performing teams. To support you we are committed to growing authentic and inclusive leaders who create a vibrant and collaborative working environment. Leaders encourage your unique perspective and support you to be your whole self every day as you steer the career path you planned. Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence (CARE) are our values and guide us in supporting our people, our clients and our community to thrive.

Grant Thornton strives for equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We strongly encourage female candidates, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTI+ community and people with disability to apply. Click here to see more of our inclusive culture in action.

2022 AWEI Silver Employer Award; 2022 Employer of the Year Women in Finance Award; Family Inclusive Workplace Certified 2022/2023; Diversity Council of Australia Certified Inclusive Employer 2021/2022

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

At Grant Thornton our audit process is more than a compliance measure, it is a business improvement tool that identifies and resolves critical issues and adds value to our clients.

Joining the Perth Audit team will ensure you can bring your experience, knowledge and capacity to mentor and coach, to drive an efficient and effective audit process with a focus on mid size clients.

As a Manager in our Perth Audit & Assurance team you will be responsible for;

• Establishing audit objectives and managing a team of auditors to complete an effective audit process;
• Identifying and reporting on client financial risks with regard to external financial reporting requirements;
• Executing and delivering on a variety of external audit client engagements in an effective and methodical manner;
• Preparing high-quality audit reports and related documentation;
• Managing and mentoring team members on each project engagement team to continually develop the team's skills and experience;
• Building successful client relationships with a positive "can do" attitude to challenges and the agility to multitask effectively across competing priorities;
• Researching difficult audit technical issues and being a trusted advisor to our clients;
• Working closely with internal teams, as well as clients to identify business development opportunities that will add value to our client's business.

SOUND LIKE YOU?

We're looking for an experienced leader skilled in supporting and motivating their team through training and mentoring and fosters a culture of collaboration and inclusion with the following:

• Previous audit experience in a mid-tier or Big 4 professional services firm is preferable;
• Must be CA qualified or hold similar relevant overseas qualification;
• Strong communication and consultation skills enabling you to deal directly and effectively with company owners / CEOs / CFOs and other stakeholders;
• Strong project management skills - ability to manage competing priorities at the one time and deliver engagements in a timely manner;
• Problem solving and analytical skills to provide effective solutions for our clients and prevent risk;
• Collaborative and consultative approach to working with diverse internal stakeholders from Associates up to Partners;
• Excellent business development skills enabling you to build strong relationships and identify opportunities in our client's business;
• Sound knowledge of IFRS, Australian Auditing Standards, ASX Listing Rules and Corporation Act requirements would be advantageous;

As part of our ongoing commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, Grant Thornton has a policy in place requiring all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or have a valid exemption, in order to work onsite in our workplaces and client premises.