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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Senior Manager | Quality & Risk - IndependenceDate: 24 Apr 2025Location: Sydney, NSW, AUJob Requisition ID: 38104This is an exciting opportunity to develop a career in auditor independence at Deloitte Australia. We are looking for an experienced manager to join our Independence team. An Audit firms independence is a high-profile area that draws attention from regulators, the media, and the public, and plays a vital role in protecting Deloittes reputation.We are open to applications from Melbourne, Sydney or Perth.What will your typical day look like?The successful candidate will join a diverse, interactive, fast-paced team, providing critical support to the Deloitte business to ensure the firm, partners, and staff comply with auditor independence requirements.The Independence team is there to:Provide an effective independence quality control framework to assist partners and staff with the application of independence policy,Mitigate risk of non-compliance with policy through:The maintenance of operational and compliance systems,The provision of training and education to our people around independence mattersEncourage and support consultation.Your key responsibilities will be to:Lead a team of 4-5 junior team members to assist our partners and client-facing professionals with personal independence mattersProvide technical advice on a broad range of personal independence matters including investments and other financial productsOversee and monitor our systems, processes, and procedures ensuring that we are meeting our requirements and delivering quality serviceManage the resolution, documentation, and communication of potential personal independence breachesBe the key relationship contact for onboarding for new partnersIdentify trends and hot topics requiring further guidance and trainingBuild effective relationships with partners and staff, including consulting with other parts of the Firm to share ideas and knowledge on specific business issues and needs, to provide added value and timely responses to the business.About the teamThe Independence team forms part of the Quality and Risk group. Quality & Risk enables our business and supports and elevates trust in the Deloitte brand. The Independence team is responsible for ensuring Deloitte Australia maintains compliance with audit firm independence rules and regulations of external regulatory bodies e.g., The Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board (APESB) and the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Australian Corporations Act 2001.Enough about us, lets talk about you.You may have all or some of the following experiences and skills:Experience:Individuals with professional qualifications and a strong working knowledge of the concept of auditor IndependenceIndividuals with other significant risk management, regulatory, or compliance experienceExperience in a leadership role managing people as a career coach and leading a teamKnowledge and understanding of financial investment productsThe ability to interpret and understand policy and apply it to real-life scenariosExcellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills the successful candidate will be working with partners and employees across the firmDemonstrate an ability to troubleshoot and manage projects and processes, applying expertise to make appropriate decisions that impact the firm.Skills:Strong communicator with colleagues at all levels including delivering tough messages to senior leaders within the firmAbility to build strong working relationshipsStrong analytical and interpretation skills with excellent attention to detailAbility to think strategically and handle complex conceptsProactive and capable of working using own initiativeProven leadership and team management skillsAdaptable and flexible with good team working skills and the ability to multi-taskStrong project management skills and proficiency at driving projects to a closeAbility to work to pre-determined deadlines and meet objectives under pressureWhy Deloitte?At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. Were 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 everyones perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.We prioritize flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when theyre in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team, and personal commitments.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 StepsSound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, wed love to hear from you!By applying for this job, youll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. Weve 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr