External Auditor Senior Associate

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we work collaboratively to forge a brighter future for our people, clients, and the communities we serve. As a Senior Associate in our Private Clients team, you'll play a critical role in providing high-quality external audit services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhancing financial reporting across a wide spectrum of industries, from small, fast-growing companies to large entities.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle significant challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—allowing you to make a substantial impact. Here, your development is our priority. You’ll work with top-tier teams, embrace new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global network of over 370,000 professionals who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in planning and executing external audits of financial statements in compliance with regulatory and professional standards.

• Conduct substantive testing and detailed audit procedures to identify risks and ensure accuracy.

• Evaluate internal controls and financial processes to support audit objectives.

• Prepare clear and concise audit documentation, reports, and findings for clients and senior team members.

• Identify and communicate audit issues, collaborating with clients to resolve financial reporting challenges.

• Engage in continuous improvement activities to enhance audit efficiency and quality.

What we’re looking for:

Core skills:

• Audit Expertise: Minimum 3 years of experience in external audit; ideally, one year as a Senior Auditor or equivalent with exposure to private clients, owner-managed businesses.

• Bachelor's degree in commerce or finance, with progress toward or completion of a recognised CA qualification.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse financial information, identify risks, and apply professional judgement to audit processes.

• Teamwork and Development: Strong collaboration skills with a willingness to learn from and support senior colleagues.

• Communication Skills: Ability to prepare audit findings clearly and communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.

• Industry Awareness and Regulatory Understanding: Foundational knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting frameworks, and regulatory requirements, with a commitment to ongoing learning.

What you’ll gain:

• Opportunities to work with leading organizations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.

• Flexibility in choosing when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.

• Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.

• Generous leave entitlements including four weeks of annual leave and floating public holidays to support your work-life balance.

• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.

We understand that perks are as important as financial rewards. Explore all the benefits PwC has to offer here.

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Senior Associate in our Private Clients team and make an impact that exceeds expectations. Apply now and advance your career with a team shaping the future.

We’re committed to treating all job applicants fairly and respectfully, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. On the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. Applications are only accepted directly from individuals.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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