External Auditor in Sydney

This role could be based out of any of our PwC offices in Australia.

At PwC Australia, we’re looking for experienced External Auditors to join our vast community of solvers. As an External Auditor, you’ll play a vital role in bringing our purpose to life by helping clients enhance financial performance and operations, gaining an understanding of the commercial issues facing their business, and delivering a wide range of audit and audit-related services.

Why PwC? At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential. Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

• External auditing, financial statement assessments, and compliance with standards and regulations.
• Analysing, identifying and resolving complex business issues with effective strategies.
• Thriving in a team-oriented environment, fostering collaboration and driving innovation.
• Maintaining a commitment to integrity, ethical behavior, and building trust with clients and stakeholders.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end audits and delivering statutory reports for large private and listed organisations.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to shape financial audit strategies and methodologies with cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge of internal controls, with a track record of assessing, designing, and documenting control environments.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor junior colleagues while building effective internal relationships.

What you could gain:

• The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose 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’ annual leave and float public holidays to support your work-life balance.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, 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. In 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.