Senior Manager Financial Services Audit

The opportunity 

As our Senior Manager in the Financial Services Audit practice, you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights. You will anticipate risk, team effectively across EY, and identify opportunities to enhance trust, focusing on overall audit quality, and building excellent client relationships. You will focus on account strategy and delivery, maximising the possibilities from data and technology.  

This position based in Warrang Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage the audit engagement by defining audit strategy and executing it in compliance with our policies and protocol.

• Effectively manage the audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and technical matters.  

• Be accountable for the budget, delivery and performance of complex processes, solutions and/or projects to achieve performance objectives. 

• Lead and manage fieldwork on clients sites including liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the audit process.

• Lead teams to achieve performance objectives, maintain staff utilisation, and oversee the work of junior audit staff, providing guidance, support, and training.

Skills and attributes for success

• At least 8 years experience of external audit experience, including planning, execution and reporting on audits.  
• A relevant degree and/or progress towards/completion of a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.

Ideally, youll also have the skills and attributes below but dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes. Were interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management. 
• The ability to develop and maintain deep relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and providing value added recommendations.
• The ability to create a positive learning culture, and coach and counsel junior team members to help them to develop.
• The ability to generate innovative solutions.

What we offer you 

At EY, well fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Were proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! Well develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 

• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits   

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

Acknowledgement of Country 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.  

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