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We have an exciting Senior Auditor opportunity to join our Melbourne 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 duties and responsibilities

• Lead and support the execution of audits for listed private and not-for-profit companies ranging in size and industry.  

• Work closely with the engagement Manager and senior team members to identify audit risks and contribute to the audit approach for assigned areas. 

• Develop and document understanding of client processes and internal controls, including identifying matters to be raised with management and those charged with governance. 

• Oversee the audit work being performed by junior team members and provide on-the-job coaching throughout the audit process. 

• Assist with the drafting of client facing documents including audit reports and management representation letters. 

• Liaise with clients in relation to audit requests throughout the audit lifecycle and support timely completion of audit tasks.  

• Play an active role in shaping the culture of the BDO Melbourne audit team.  

About you

• 3+ years external audit experience in a professional services firm.

• CA or CPA qualification (or working towards).

• Ability to identify issues, contribute to problem solving, and support the delivery of medium to large audit engagements.

• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and ability to support junior team members while working effectively within a team.

Why join our audit team

• Be recognised and valued within a supportive team environment with a focus on Partner-led engagements.

• Significant opportunities for long-term professional and career growth.

• A strong commitment to your ongoing development across technical, interpersonal, leadership and management capability.  

• A values led culture that shapes how we work with each other and our clients.

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 at [email protected]