Senior Manager - Audit & Assurance

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Melbourne, Victoria, AUS
In-Office
Senior level
Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Leads multiple audit engagements, manages and mentors audit teams, resolves complex accounting and audit issues, reviews financial statements, advises clients, supports business development, plans resources, and manages engagement profitability and risk. The role requires strong technical expertise in Australian accounting and auditing standards, client relationship management, commercial judgment, and leadership experience.
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OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people.

RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.

Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values – integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.

Who we are:

RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world’s 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

About the role:

As a Senior Manager in our Audit & Assurance team, you’ll take a leading role in managing complex projects, guiding high-performing teams, and driving business growth. You’ll be a trusted advisor to clients, delivering strategic insights and risk solutions while fostering a collaborative and empowering team culture. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact, both for our clients and within RSM, by shaping the future of our audit practice.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage multiple audit engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes within budget and deadlines

  • Identify and address complex technical accounting and audit issues

  • Review financial statements for compliance and prepare clear reports and opinions for management

  • Summarise key engagement areas for partners and act as a technical expert in specific industries

  • Oversee and mentor audit teams, providing training and ensuring methodology compliance

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, with extensive client contact and third-party liaison

  • Drive business development, including cross-selling firm services and negotiating fees

  • Monitor staffing requirements and resource planning for future needs

  • Contribute to business growth through marketing activities and effective presentations

  • Demonstrate commercial responsibility for client profitability and risk mitigation strategies

About you:

You are a strategic audit leader with a proven track record in managing complex projects and high-performing teams. You thrive on building strong client relationships, driving business growth, and delivering innovative risk solutions. Your commercial acumen, technical expertise, and collaborative leadership style set you apart as a trusted advisor and mentor.

Demonstrated Experience & Attributes
  • Minimum 8 years’ audit experience, including at least 3 years managing teams

  • CA qualification (or equivalent) and a degree in Business/Commerce (Accounting major)

  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders

  • Excellent attention to detail and advanced prioritisation skills

  • Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities

  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team

  • In-depth knowledge of the Corporations Act, Australian Accounting and Auditing Standards

  • Proven business development experience and commercial responsibility

  • Experience in staff training, mentoring, and resource planning

  • Ability to act as a technical expert in specific industries or service areas

Life at RSM:

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are!


Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.


How to apply: 

Please click on the “apply” button and complete our online application form.


Agencies, thank you for thinking of us, but our recruitment is managed internally, and we will reach out to our preferred suppliers if we need assistance.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 8 years of audit experience
  • At least 3 years managing teams
  • CA qualification or equivalent
  • Degree in Business or Commerce with an Accounting major
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to influence stakeholders
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Advanced prioritisation skills
  • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
  • In-depth knowledge of the Corporations Act
  • In-depth knowledge of Australian Accounting and Auditing Standards
  • Proven business development experience
  • Commercial responsibility experience
  • Experience in staff training and mentoring
  • Experience in resource planning
  • Ability to act as a technical expert in specific industries or service areas
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The Company
HQ: London
3,665 Employees
Year Founded: 1964

What We Do

RSM is a leading global network of assurance, tax and consulting firms focused on the middle-market. We share skills, insight and resources, as well as a client-centric approach that is based on a deep understanding of your business. This is how we empower you to move forward with confidence. This is The Power of Being Understood.

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