Job Description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we work together to create a better tomorrow for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As a Manager in our Private Clients Audit team, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading external audit engagements focused on private clients, managing relationships with owner-managed businesses, family enterprises, and high net worth clients to deliver high-quality, tailored audit 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:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of external audit engagements tailored to private clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards
• Manage and mentor audit teams, fostering a collaborative environment focused on quality and efficiency throughout the audit process
• Build and sustain strong relationships with private clients, understanding their unique business structures, financial reporting needs, and risk profiles
• Identify and assess financial and control risks, developing appropriate audit strategies to address client-specific challenges
• Provide clients with practical and insightful advice on financial reporting, governance, and regulatory requirements relevant to private entities
• Drive continuous improvement by embracing innovative audit methodologies and technologies to enhance service delivery
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address complex audit issues and deliver client-focused solutions

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in external audit, preferably working with private clients or owner-managed businesses, and a recognised Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop audit teams, manage multiple engagements, and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and influence senior stakeholders within private client businesses.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting frameworks, and regulatory requirements applicable to private entities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and business challenges to provide effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying audit findings and recommendations clearly to diverse audiences.

What you’ll gain:

• Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.
• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
• 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.
• Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you’re shaping.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as an Audit Manager and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.

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. 

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 29 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

September 5, 2026