Senior Manager / Director | External Audit | Darwin

Job Requisition ID: 42083 Lead complex, external audits for major clients while shaping quality, methodology and team performance in our Darwin practice. Build relationships with in-person connection across our teams and clients, with flexibility to balance work and life Mentoring, coaching and leadership programs to help you make an impact that matters Join Deloitte's External Audit team in Darwin as a Senior Manager/Director and take on a role with real leadership scope, client impact and a clear path to broader influence. What will your typical day look like? From planning through to completion, you'll lead complex external audit engagements across a diverse client portfolio, bringing together technical judgement, commercial oversight and strong delivery discipline. You'll guide teams through key milestones, review work to a high standard, and help maintain quality across every stage of the audit. A big part of the role is building trusted client relationships and helping shape outcomes that go beyond compliance. You'll work closely with directors and partners, contribute to presentations and proposals, and support engagement economics while using Deloitte's digitally enabled audit approach to deliver a smarter, more insightful experience. Working in this role means balancing leadership, coaching and continuous improvement. Alongside overseeing delivery, you'll support the development of your team, lift capability on technical matters, and contribute to the evolution of our audit methodology and broader practice priorities. About the team Our Audit & Assurance team helps organisations build confidence in their reporting, navigate risk and respond to a changing business environment. In Darwin, you'll be part of a growing external audit practice known for quality, strong client relationships and a digitally enabled approach that brings deeper insight and greater impact to the work we do. Enough about us, let's talk about you You may have all or some of the following skills/experiences: 7+ years of experience in external audit, including experience leading teams and managing engagements CA qualification, or an equivalent professional accreditation A bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, commerce or a related field Strong knowledge of audit methodology, financial reporting and audit quality requirements Confidence building relationships with clients and senior stakeholders Strong communication, leadership and coaching skills The ability to manage competing priorities and engagement economics in a fast-paced environment Experience in a Big 4 or mid-tier professional services firm Current Senior Manager or Director expeirence Why Deloitte? At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We're always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction - whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone's perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. We value in-person connection with our clients and our colleagues. We offer several ways for you to work flexibly so that you can serve your clients, stay connected with your team, and manage your personal priorities. We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package. Next Steps Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we'd love to hear from you! By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.