Manager - Quality and Risk

1 week ago

North Sydney, Australia Kelly+Partners Full time

ASX-listed Top 20 Accounting Firm
- Consistent growth of 30% per annum
- Interstate and international company events

At Kelly+Partners, we operate with one clear mission: "to help our people, Private Business Owners, and the communities we work in Be Better Off". We are committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities to ensure all our team members are set up for a fulfilling and successful future.

**About Kelly+Partners**
- Top 20 accounting firm in Australia
- Certified Great Place to Work 3 years running
- Winner of the Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice 2022
- Awarded one of Australia’s Best Workplaces for Women 2023
- Established in 2006 and growing at over 30% per annum

**Why Join Us?**

In addition to working in an organisation that is committed to offering the best services and opportunities to both our clients and our team, you will also have access to the following benefits:

- Diverse role and opportunity to grow your skills
- Interstate retreats and company events
- Modern, bright workplaces with state-of-the-art technology
- Awards and bonuses for top performers
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Community Service Leave

**The Opportunity**

We are looking for a proactive Manager (Quality and Risk) who will play a key role in the business' future growth and development. You will be responsible for managing the firm’s Quality Management System, coordinating internal and external reviews, and overseeing incident and risk management processes.

**Position Responsibilities**
- Lead the design, implementation and monitoring of the firm’s Quality Management System in accordance with ASQM 1, ASQM 2 and APES 320
- Monitor compliance with professional standards, legal obligations, and firm policies (including APES 110, TPB Code, Corporations Act obligations, and ASIC/ATO requirements)
- Coordinate internal quality file reviews and risk audits across service lines (e.g. audit, tax, advisory)
- Prepare the firm for external reviews or inspections (e.g. CA ANZ, ASIC, TPB), and oversee remediation actions
- Manage the firm’s risk register and report key operational, regulatory, legal, and reputational risks to leadership
- Lead incident management processes, including breaches, complaints, data incidents, and professional indemnity (PI) claim notifications
- Liaise with firm leadership, practice heads, and service line teams to support risk mitigation and quality enhancement
- Monitor staff compliance with independence declarations, CPD obligations, and confidentiality standards

**About You**

**Qualifications and Experience**
- CA qualified
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in a professional services, legal or compliance environment
- Strong working knowledge of APESB standards, ASQM 1, ethical frameworks and regulatory requirements (CAANZ, ASIC, ATO, TPB) and awareness of international equivalents (e.g. ISQM, IESBA, PCAOB, EU Directive)
- Experience managing internal reviews and dealing with regulators, insurance brokers, and legal advisers

**Skills and Attributes**
- Sound judgement, professional scepticism, and high personal integrity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including policy writing and board-level reporting
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and foster a compliance-aware culture
- Strong attention to detail and structured problem-solving ability
- Proactive attitude, self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Flexible and willingness to undertake a wide variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment

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