Senior Auditor

As a Senior Auditor at RSD Audit, you will lead and deliver high-quality audit and assurance engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients across regional Victoria, ensuring financial integrity, managing key risks, and providing clear, value-adding insights to stakeholders. You will plan and execute audit fieldwork (onsite and in-office), take responsibility for complex and material sections of the audit, and lead smaller engagements end-to-end. Using your professional judgement, you’ll identify and address risk areas, review the work of Graduate and Intermediate staff, ensure compliance with auditing standards and firm methodologies, and prepare files, reports and financial statements for Manager/Partner review. In this client-facing role, you act as a key point of contact during audits—building strong relationships, managing expectations, coordinating information flows with finance teams, and representing the audit team in key meetings. You will also play a core leadership role in the team: mentoring and developing junior staff, reallocating work to support learning and delivery, contributing to internal training, and promoting a collaborative, respectful and high-performance culture aligned with the firm’s policies and values. Benefits A 9-day working fortnight, with every second Friday off work. Time-in-lieu (TIL) provided for all excess hours worked through peak period A dynamic hybrid working arrangement with flexible hours and remote working opportunities Individual and team-based development opportunities to support your professional growth and career progression. Close day-to-day comradery of colleagues and the genuine care and support of the partners and client services teams on all your engagements. Active support of further studies including paid fees and paid study leave Competitive remuneration package Varied and interesting client base Casual office environment with free snacks, drinks and casual attire Fantastic team culture and social environment Task & Responsibilities Technical Liaises with Audit Manager and/or Partner on audit plan, extent and duration of work Undertakes audit work on material and complex sections of audit engagements Leads smaller and less complex audits (field work, both onsite and in office), implementing agreed plan, through to completion, co‑ordinating team resources, allocating people to tasks and timescales for completion. Uses judgement and experience to deal with obstacles, and high-pressure situations Lead on audit quality ensuring adherence and compliance with company practice, use of templates and auditing standards Reviews work and ensures compliance by Graduate and Intermediate staff. Identifies potential problems/areas of risk and uses initiative to proactively propose solutions, addresses them or report them as appropriate Identifying and documenting any areas of concern/risks identified by audit team, emphasising relevant messages, and preparing file and deliverables for review by Manager and/or Partner Upon completion of review by Manager/ Partner, completes all review points in full. Where required, collates Financial Statements and/or assists other staff members to complete this Ensure final audit file (electronic), is updated and filed in accordance with company practice Leads on multiple assignments simultaneously, taking personal responsibility for ensuring completion in accordance with deadlines, and pro‑actively identifying potential resourcing/timing issues and discussing them with Manager and/or Partner Clients Acts as the key point of contact for audits when acting as the lead team member Develops a good relationship and understanding of client to adapt approach and communication to ensure client satisfaction Manages client expectations during the Audit, acting confidently and decisively Communicates on technical, non‑technical and commercial issues with clarity, emphasising relevant messages consistent with the firms’ positions Ensures proactive time and information management with client finance team during audit Attends key meetings with client throughout the audit process, including all phases of the audit. Where Partner or Manager (if applicable) is unavailable, attend key client meetings as the representative of the audit team Team Proactively seeks to expand own knowledge of other teams and how work overlaps; identifying potential areas of conflict and opportunities and taking actions to maximise cross-team working Communicates with other staff members working with the same client, to ensure overall service to client is of a high quality Offers support to team members and other teams by sharing knowledge as appropriate and personally getting involved with no regard to position or status Supervisory Capacity Leads by example, acting as a role model and adapting leadership style to suit the individual and situation Supports and develops Graduates and Intermediate staff by showing how to do tasks, varying these tasks to enhance learning opportunities and giving regular constructive feedback Identifies strengths and when people need support, reallocates work as required Seeks input and opinions from team members Identifies development areas and encourages shared learning Assists with the preparation and delivery of internal training to Graduate and Intermediate staff Reports performance and development concerns to Manager Other The principal roles and responsibilities will change from time to time and the post holder is required to undertake any additional duties as deemed appropriate Staff are required to participate in training, meetings or conferences considered relevant to their job Staff must carry out their duties with full regard to the firms’ policies and expectations To adhere to all health and safety legislation To promote equality and diversity in the workplace, ensuring all members of staff and clients are treated with respect To undertake any other task that is deemed reasonable within your skill set Qualification & Experience Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting or Commerce 2+ years’ experience in External Audit, Internal Audit, Accounting or related field Completed or commenced CA or CPA studies, or at a minimum be in a position to commence these studies Experience undertaking audits in the Victorian public sector across multiple portfolios including Local Government, Health and Environment Experience undertaking local government audits in NSW Knowledge and experience of using CaseWare Working Papers Experience using CaseWare Cloud Financials for financial statement preparation Operational Effectiveness Effectively communicates, providing clear and accurate explanations Uses initiative and sound judgement when undertaking assigned work and identifying potential issues Confidently applies rules and established methodology to practical situations Demonstrates innovative thinking and actively embraces change Promotes a culture of inquiry by sharing learning and knowledge Uses an adaptive and professional approach when establishing and maintaining relationships Strong project management and organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail A People Focused Approach Fosters a sense of common purpose within a team Models collegiate, resilient and flexible work behaviours Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Note - No Recruitment Agency applications will be accepted. About Company RSD Audit is one of the largest and most trusted providers of audit and assurance services across regional Victoria We specialise in providing services to a wide range of entities including companies, community banks, public entities, not‑for‑profits and more. We are committed to delivering highly personalised, technically proficient services to each and every client. We understand and commit to your needs by providing an experienced team and a high level of partner involvement. Our team delivers integrity to your financial statements and business processes. We ensure a high level of communication with key stakeholders to assist in the improvement of your business and the management of your business risks. Our approach is pragmatic, risk based and supported by leading edge technology and resources. We focus on the significant risks in a collaborative environment, producing efficient outcomes and providing great value to our clients through detailed reporting. This job is posted from Workinitiatives platform. Work Type: Full time Salary: $ Job Publish: Job Expire: #J-18808-Ljbffr