Senior Associate, Financial Services

• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
• Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days
• Promotion opportunity | structured learning and development at all career levels

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role

We are looking for a passionate self motivated and driven individual to join our audit team as a senior associate. Our Financial Services Assurance practice is growing with exciting opportunities to work across clients in the banking, fintech, asset management and insurance sectors delivering a combination of external audit and regulatory compliance services.

 

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to;

• Lead audit fieldwork and deliver high quality audit services for clients across the financial services industry.
• Design and implement audit strategies tailored to each client
• Take ownership of assignments from planning  to completion
• Report directly to managers and partners
• Mentor and manage team members during engagements
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and service
• Review financial statements in compliance with IFRS or other relevant frameworks
• Keep up to date with technical and regulatory developments impacting clients and the industry
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit efficiency and add value including the use of data analysis and AI
• Collaborate across teams and service lines where required
• Support with drafting reports for Manager/Director/Partner review
• Show awareness of risk management processes
• Actively seek feedback from your coach, peers and clients and use those opportunities to learn and develop
• Plan and organise workload effectively and show initiative to support the team and the business to achieve its goals

 

Skills & experience

To be successful we see you adding value to our client’s business by having the following experience and attributes:

• ACA /ACC  (or equivalent) qualified or in progress
• Minimum 2 years’ Experience working in the financial services industry at a Big 4 Firm or mid tier firm.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A client focussed attitude
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills. 
• Excellent understanding on control documentation and assessment
• Strong understanding of auditing fundamentals including regulatory compliance audits (APRA and AFSL reporting would be advantageous)
• Strong professional ethics
• Ability to manage multiple projects/assignments at any one time
• Excellent writing skills – strong report writing ability
• Strong capabilities in full Microsoft productivity suite (Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

 

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

 

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Flexible working options available
• Support to undertake CA or other postgrad study
• Structured learning and development at all career levels
• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
• And many more!

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.  Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.

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