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About the Role
We have an exciting Senior Auditor opportunity to join our Adelaide Audit team. BDO’s Audit practice is a major player within the local marketplace, auditing many of Australia’s leading public and private sector organisations across a diverse industry base.
Our thriving audit practice works with and provides services to some of the most exciting, established and emerging companies. You will have the opportunity to work in a high performing team on a diverse client base with exposure to challenging work in a cross section of industries.
Key responsibilities include:
Execute audits for large proprietary and listed companies ranging in size and industry
Complete planning sections of audit files without supervision
Work with other teams to collaborate and develop Financial Audit strategies and methodologies for our clients
Work closely with the manager on the engagement identifying potential problem areas or budget difficulties
Coordinates engagements without manager assistance, reporting directly to Partner where appropriate
Awareness of reporting and regulatory requirements across a variety of frameworks
Analysis and documentation of internal controls and control environments
Draft management letters and completion reports
Coach and mentor junior colleagues and build internal relationships
Liaise with clients and identify future opportunities
About You
Previous external audit experience in a professional services firm
CA/CPA qualification (or working towards)
Exceptional attention to detail
Experience in reviewing General Purpose accounts, included listed entities
Ability to identify scope and solve problems
Why join our Audit team
Be recognised and valued within a supportive, high‑performing team
Professional opportunities and long‑term growth, supported by Partner‑led mentoring
A strong commitment to your ongoing development across technical, advisory, leadership and management capability, supported by both technical and non‑technical training
A values led culture that shapes how we work with each other and our clients
Competitive salary based on level of experience: starting from $80,500 inclusive of super.
Why BDO?
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).
We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
Skills Required
- Previous external audit experience in a professional services firm
- CA/CPA qualification or working towards
- Experience reviewing General Purpose financial statements, including listed entities
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to identify scope and solve accounting and audit problems
What We Do
BDO is a trusted adviser to clients seeking audit, tax and advisory services. As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes from large corporate organisations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across an array of industry sectors. At BDO, we are guided by our values that are the foundation of what we deliver: IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST. This is about delivering ideas and advice that create value; quality-driven people who are motivated by providing exceptional client service; and being trusted to get the job done. Talk to us today.
