Senior Associate, Audit & Assurance

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About this role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate to join our Melbourne Audit Practice. Our audit process is more than a compliance measure. Our robust, independent audits deliver actionable insights and add substantial value for our clients. We are fiercely independent. We work with ASX-listed companies, privately owned businesses and Not for Profits and take the time to understand the organisation, including its profit drivers and key risks.

You will use Grant Thornton’s proprietary global audit methodology, the latest technology to drive an efficient and effective audit process to gain a wide range of assurance exposure.

Key responsibilities

• Drive independent statutory audits of public listed and unlisted companies, proprietary companies, incorporated associations and other not-for-profit entities and government bodies’ financial reports
• Create complete and accurate audit work papers
• Identify and report on client financial risks
• Expand your analytical skills to examine clients’ financial statements and ensure they comply with statutory requirements
• Investigate difficult technical and application issues to improve client outcomes

Skills & experience

• Experience in similar Audit & Assurance environment with sound knowledge of IFRS
• CA/CPA full qualification or other relevant overseas qualification
• Exceptional client relationship skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
• Forward-thinking approach to drive innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, decision-making, and team member experience

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $96,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

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