Audit Manager jobs in Australia

Your key responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic transformation programs that improve Defence’s ability to achieve its mission.
• Deliver complex transformation and/or capital investment programs spanning the entire lifecycle - from strategy through to transition into operations
• Contribute to business development and account management activities such as pursuits, proposals and managing key relationships.
• Mentor and uplift the skills of colleagues and contribute to EY’s commitment to strengthening the Australian Public Service.

Skills and attributes for success

• Hands-on experience in projects and programs involving business transformation and/or infrastructure and capital works development and delivery.
• Management consulting experience gained through a Big 4 or boutique consulting firm is highly desirable.
• Capabilities in Portfolio / Program / Project Management, Agile PM delivery, PM technology and digital services, PMO / PM as a service
• Demonstrated leadership in Defence or national security contexts, with the ability to navigate strategic and operational landscapes.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of building long-lasting client relationships.
• Familiarity with Agile, Design Thinking, Lean, and technology-enabled transformation.
• Proven ability to lead proposals, shape business growth strategies, and manage complex project delivery.
• The roles require Security clearances NV1 or NV2 (if you have Baseline clearance- the ability to attain an NV1 quickly) due to the nature of the Federal client work.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct and coordinate all work activities relating to the preparation and delivery of tax compliance client service
• Lead tax delivery processes and build alliances through teaming, and/or act as a deep subject matter expert.
• Oversee large team and provide visibility to leadership on status, issues, or situations which need to be addressed
• Manage and monitor team's work, progress reporting, workload, quality and utilization/overtime distribution across the team
• Troubleshoot and identify complex process problems, process data submissions, analyze and resolve complex issues
• Take responsibility for quality of tax work product, and manage opportunity and engagement risk for the same
• Leverage the usage of standard technologies and processes while driving efficiency and quality of deliverables.
• Leverage LEAD for career, development, and performance conversations.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Working independently with direct supervisory responsibilities
• Specialized depth and/or breath of expertise
• Ability to provide leadership (advising and providing) direction to others in financial areas of specialization and lead coordination of daily work activities and review the most complex work of other teammates
• Employee may also regularly lead multiple projects
• Employee works independently, with leadership guidance in only the most complex situations
• Employee has the authority to make significant choices and decisions, without specific guidance or direction from leadership

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Tax, Law, or Economics
• CPA, EA, or licensed attorney
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in professional services or professional tax organization
• Ability to prioritize, handle and track multiple assignments
• Ability to work in unstructured environment, demonstrated ability to resolve complex tax issues across multiple functions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities and actively engage in implementing improvements
• Demonstrated leadership skills and proven skills in developing employees
• Strong oral and written communication as well as presentation skills
• Experience with financial and tax applications such as GoSystems, CorpTax, Onesource, as required by area of specialism
• Proficient using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Proficiency in tax accounting systems

What we look for

We’re interested in tax professionals with a genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the world’s most influential people. Working with people from all backgrounds, from executives and entrepreneurs to investors and families, you’ll use your experience and status as a trusted advisor to maintain and further our reputation for excellence.

You will support clients regarding valuation matters in various contexts including for transactions, portfolio assessment & optimisation, restructuring and strategic planning. This work usually assists clients in addressing matters relating to commercial, financial reporting, tax, regulatory matters or strategy.

Your key responsibilities

• Work within small project teams to undertake valuations of businesses and intangible assets. Your work will be for various purposes including management planning, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), tax, financial reporting and disputes.
• Take ownership for delivery of projects within each team. You will be the key person responsible for managing and preparation of valuation reports, which may include assessment of strategic options for transformation initiatives and detailed financial modelling and analysis.
• Think critically, identify issues and propose strategies related to the advice being provided.
• Maintain positive, productive, and professional relationships with client personnel other EY project teams and colleagues

Skills and attributes for success

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

• A bachelor's degree and approximately 3 to 7 years of related work experience
• A degree in finance, economics, accounting or business, with demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Direct experience utilising various valuation techniques and methodologies (market comparables, discounted cash flow, etc) for different purposes
• Experience in financial modelling in MS Excel and related software preferred
• Experience conducting valuations for accounting and or tax planning purposes is desired
• Excellent analytical, communication, organisational, interpersonal, and teaming skills

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• An open, curious mind which can help us to enhance the way we work and bring creative solutions to client’s problems.
• Strong teaming skills. We work in teams and pride ourselves on our open, supportive culture.
• A strong desire to continually develop themselves and others.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional StandardsLegislation.

As a Manager in the External Security Vetting team, you'll lead a team of Vetting Analysts, handling complex personal security clearance processes across various security levels, such as Baseline, Negative Vetting Level 1, Negative Vetting Level 2, and Positive Vetting.

In this role, you will have supervisory responsibility for a high performing team of vetting analysts, assessing clearance cases, you will leverage your experience in vetting to help build the capability within your team. You will have attention to detail and the ability to manage a complex process. You will be part of the Quality Assurance process, enforcing stringent quality controls on Personal Security Files (PSFs), and be able to document sound, data-driven advice on clearance outcomes.

• Process security clearances meticulously, strictly adhering to the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and EY best practices.
• Conduct thorough Quality Assurance checks on Personal Security Files (PSFs) ensuring their alignment with standard procedures and the PSPF.
• Effectively manage caseload and execution.
• Coach, mentor and counsel Analysts and Senior Analysts, as well new team members to help us grow our team

hat we’re looking for

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

• A minimum Negative Vetting Level 1, with the opportunity to upgrade to Negative Vetting 2 as required
• Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting)
• Leadership: Experience in leading a team with the drive to mentor and lead a team of enthusiastic security analysts.
• Attention to Detail: The meticulous scrutiny of extensive data and identification of potential security risks.
• Quality Assurance: Firm commitment to uphold high-quality standards in vetting processes and documentation, strictly adhering to the PSPF.”

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Your key responsibilities

• Apply complex transfer pricing concepts and business, economic, and financial knowledge to help resolve client challenges. Support Partners on high-level engagements, including transfer pricing reviews, audits, and Advance Pricing Arrangements with the ATO and other tax authorities.
• Manage engagements and maintain day-to-day client relationships, including participating in meetings with clients and tax authorities. Review transfer pricing analyses, documentation, and models prepared by team members to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Mentor, train, and support the development of team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages growth and knowledge sharing.

Skills and attributes for success

Ideally, you’ll have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Possess at least 5+ years of Transfer Pricing experience within a top-tier accounting firm, corporate, tax consulting, or legal environment. Demonstrate good drafting skills, the ability to apply facts to Transfer Pricing legislation, and advise clients on the implications.
• Have experience in assimilating complex information and data sources to provide succinct and well-informed recommendations. Exhibit strong teaming and leadership skills with the ability to build trust and credibility quickly.
• Show strong commercial acumen, staying abreast of wider legal, economic, environmental, and political factors that influence transfer pricing. Exceptional client service orientation and a collaborative approach to teaming are essential.
• Hold an Economics degree, Accounting degree, Legal degree, Certified Practising Accountant, or Chartered Accountant qualification. Financial modelling, Excel skills, AI skills, and Bloomberg skills are beneficial. Financial services experience is preferred but not necessary.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation depending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.