At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead audits for major companies and mentor junior colleagues in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join BDO, a global leader in professional services with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health perks, professional development, and flexible leave options.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with strong focus on learning and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make an impact in diverse industries while growing your career with expert mentorship.
- Qualifications: External audit experience and CA/CPA qualification (or working towards).
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 85000 $ per year.
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About the Role
We have an exciting Senior Auditor opportunity to join our Sunshine Coast 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, including listed entities
- Ability to identify scope and solve problems
- Full and unrestricted working rights within Australia
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 $85,000 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.
Senior Auditor employer: BDO Australia
At BDO, we pride ourselves on being a leading global professional services firm that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Our Sydney-based Private Equity & Corporate M&A Tax team offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth, working alongside experienced partners and directors on diverse client engagements. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, development, and community involvement, BDO is an excellent employer for those seeking a meaningful and rewarding career in M&A Tax.
