Audit Associate Director

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Mazars Full time
27th August, 2025

External Auditor - Associate Director - North Sydney

Forvis Mazars' Audit team has an opportunity for an experienced Auditor like you.

We're a globally integrated audit, tax and advisory firm with offices in more than 100 countries - and we're always ready to recruit an experienced and motivated Auditor like you to join our Australian team.

This could be just the right opportunity for you if you....
  • Love to travel between home, office and client venues and enjoy the variety that comes with working in different environments.
  • Like to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues and find communication and people management easy.
  • Are keen to progress to increasing levels of seniority and receive the training and promotions you deserve.
  • Believe that a great culture is built on the celebration of collective success.
About the job:
We are actively recruiting Audit professionals who are associate directors or those who are ready to make the move from Senior Manager to associate director level to join our Audit team in Sydney. Reporting to the Audit and Assurance Partners, you will ideally have at least 8+ years of experience, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to management. We are looking for someone passionate about being at the forefront of change, has the ability to think laterally, and the energy to build on our team culture, which centres around professional development and technical excellence.

You will be working with a diverse range of private and listed clients across a range of sectors. Your main duties will include managing a portfolio of clients from planning to completion, as well as professional team development, training, and risk management. As a suitable candidate, your responsibilities will follow:
  • Manage and lead audit engagements in consultation with the Senior Manager and Partner Group whilst ensuring compliance with Forvis Mazars Audit Methodology (FMAM)
  • Client and team management
  • Support in general Risk Management matters
  • Developing proactive solutions to IFRS and ISA technical matters
  • Support Partners with the Forvis Mazars audit growth strategy
About you:
  • CA, CPA, ACCA qualified or equivalent
  • Bachelors degree
  • Ideally 8 + years of experience as an external auditor
  • Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS)
  • Understanding of CAAT's and their role in an audit strategy
  • Experience with ASX listed entities and large private groups
Why Forvis Mazars?
For those who appreciate culture as much as commercial success, Forvis Mazars is the smart choice. It's a place where you'll be challenged to find unexpected solutions. Where you'll gain experience with small and large clients across many different sectors. And where you can be confident, your team always supports you.

Everyone who joins Forvis Mazars is valued for the individual qualities they bring to the team. In turn, we invest in making you the best you can be - whether it's through endless learning, or by tapping into opportunities within our worldwide network. At Forvis Mazars, so much is possible.

We believe that Forvis Mazarians should be rewarded for the work that they do and so we offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits to support and reward our people. At our North Sydney location, you can expect the following:
  • Well-being program
  • Staff Incentive Plan
  • Recharge day
  • Volunteering day
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Learning and development programs
  • Social club activities, charity and community events
  • Study assistance (financial support & study leave)
  • Flexible working
  • Employee referral rewards
  • Paid professional memberships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Parental leave payment
  • Discounts on banking & insurance, health insurance, retail and entertainment, health and well-being
  • International and domestic mobility opportunities
At Forvis Mazars, we nurture an inclusive environment and encompass diversity in all forms. Successful applicants will receive consideration for employment irrespective of their background, experience, identity, age, gender or ability.

All applicants must be either an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or hold a current valid Australian working visa with full working rights. You may be required to provide evidence at the time of application. Background checks and screening are mandatory.

Forvis Mazars does, from time to time, seek assistance from external recruitment agencies that we have strong relationships with, however currently, we are only considering direct applications for this role.
Please visit our Careers website for more information at
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