This role is part of Moore Australia’s national shared services function, which supports the independent firms with a unified approach to major services, including Audit. It reports to the General Manager of Moore Australia as well as the Chair of Moore Australia’s Audit and Assurance Committee (MAAAC). As we are a highly connected network, this role will also include delivering services to our colleagues in New Zealand and some Asia Pacific countries.

• Provide Audit Environment updates to staff and directors
• Develop and Delivery of Technical Audit Training (in-person and online)
• Continuous methodology improvement
• Quality Control of our audit practices including Peer Reviews and oversee the development and delivery of the Audit Transparency Report.
• Answer queries from staff in our network

Individual / State-by-state / AUSNZ Communication center – (5%)

• Objective: 
  • To engage at multiple levels on a regular basis to discuss the needs, wants, goals and objectives to achieve their desired outcomes.
• Process:
• • Catch up with directors from audit division of each firm monthly, in conjunction with National Head of Technical Accounting and Sustainability to understand current issues
  • Meet with each firm and request audit team structure. Build knowledge of team and their experience level / areas of required training etc
  • Introduce oneself to each audit division as a point of contact
  • Co-ordinate the national ‘managers’ group to discuss issues, learnings, networking, opportunities, templates/workpapers, new initiatives
  • Draft communication strategy and review periodically to determine if its working / what needs improvement / buy-in
  • Provide to MAAAC policy of contact / discussion points / tasks / continual dialogue

Audit Environment Updates – (10%)

• Objective:
  • To keep up to date with proposed and implemented changes to the audit profession. Develop and deliver training / audit alert material for the benefit of the audit firms relevant to these changes.
• Process:
• • Understand the structure of the auditing profession and know what regulatory bodies oversee each cornerstone and what information they provide
  • Obtain, digest, consider and communicate information obtained from audit sources (including a training element on the change/update/issue etc)
  • Design a communication strategy on how the network will be informed of technical changes / updates / issues / interest points
  • Internal communication from firms on specific areas to be addressed and communicated more widely if relevant for training purposes
  • Keep on top of proposed changes in regulations and requirements, and engage in consultation with regulatory authorities as appropriate
  • Attendance at LNN round table with summary feedback provided to the firms
  • Research and sign-up for all relevant audit updates (LNN meetings, AASB, AUASB, ASIC, pronouncements, staff workpapers etc) and read material regularly
  • Build a network of other firms, technical personnel, contacts within the auditing profession / bodies
  • Continually learn, research, connect with key auditing bodies to ensure continual learning, growth and network expansion
  • Potentially combine TTT with AAA
  • Draft communication strategy (emails / MAAAC meetings / manager group / monthly catchups / level training / AAA) on how to provide training, examples, information
  • Get on list for conferences such as CAANZ, Global, regulatory board etc
  • Longer term goal – to increase presentation skills and comfort in presenting

Development and Delivery of Technical Audit Training – (35%)

• Objective:
  • To develop and deliver technical audit training, at all required levels, by putting together and executing a yearly national audit training schedule.
• Process:
  • Review the needs and requirements for audit training by level
  • Taking a level by level and national view, put together a training schedule that can be flexibly altered / updated / changed as progression is made
  • Lead the organization of the MA National Technical conference, along with National head of Business Advisory and tax, including the Audit breakout sessions.
  • Write regular updates for firms including weekly hot tips and monthly AAAs
  • Deliver induction training for incoming firms to ensure they understand the Moore Methodology
  • Deliver regular training including annual ‘roadshow’ training to all firms, including NZ and Philippines, and Monthly ‘Hot Topics’ training in conjunction with National head of Technical Accounting and Sustainability
  • Priority is methodology focus on each training level
  • Need to give focus to Data Analytics
  • Consider structure of training levels, new employee training, continuous training and each states specific needs and wants. Perhaps create a matrix of where each audit area is covered.
  • Use different training methods – face-to-face, zoom, podcasts, case studies, webinar
  • 60% pre-determined training, 40% hot topics / areas that arise
  • Work with national member firm manager group to explore ways they are able to assist with training presentation

Methodology Improvement – (35%)

• Objective
  • To establish a program to continuously improve the national audit methodology to ensure it meets the audit profession and Moore Global requirements.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvements that will improve the quality and efficiency of the conduct of an audit, balancing the legal requirements and the commerciality of the audit service
• Process:
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of the Moore Global (“MG”) methodology to ensure AUS meets the requirements of MG
  • To increase efficiency and consistency within Australia by reviewing (in parts) areas of the methodology and creating appropriate documentation.
  • Explore and identify the way technology (AI, data analytics etc) can be used to increase efficiency and enhance the audit process and lead the implementation of new technologies throughout the network
  • Be the key liaison with Caseware to ensure appropriate updates are considered and made, while also keeping abreast of all new Moore Global software developments
  • Be the key liaison with DataSnipper, and other technologies as they arise.
  • Maintain and update the audit workpapers and client reporting documents in Templafy, to ensure they remain current.
  • Connect with other Moore Australia and Moore Global Technical Teams and others within the industry
  • Review methodology in pieces (continue to consider if Moore moves to Inflo) likely starting with controls and external communication documents
  • Consider use of Data Analytics
  • Consider the structure of a CaseWare file and how we can leverage this
  • Review other methodologies for areas of efficiency, progressive and innovative areas
  • Keep abreast of pronouncements / new standards / environmental changes and how they affect audit
  • Libraries of templates, MLPs, opinions, models etc
  • Participation in modification of audit opinion committee

Quality Control – (15%)

• Objective:
• • To participate and conduct the Peer Review aspect of QC which is led and coordinated by the Head of Quality, including preparation of review findings reports.
  • To understand and ensure adherence to audit Quality Control elements of peer reviews, QC manual, Moore Global review requirements and QC within the audit standard.
  • Be involved in the drafting of the Transparency Report and Global Questionnaires.
• Process:
  • Participate in the National peer review process by way of conducting reviews and ensuring collective review party (one partner for each file) is appropriately trained, provided appropriate instructions and checklists and the review is conducted to a defined process to ensure consistency in review.
  • Ensure QC elements are reviewed and considered in conjunction with all key\ responsibilities (specifically training and methodology)
  • Understand Global review process and gain knowledge and understanding of what expectations / timing / file choice. Assist chosen partner through process.
  • Understand requirements and timeline for lodgement of Transparency Report and Global Questionnaires. Ensure both are a national report with input from all states and territories and questionnaires are consistent throughout Australia.
  • Participation in and analysis of peer review process. Includes performance of audit file reviews, analysis of the peer review process to provide, partner and audit team training as appropriate, and final report presentation to Quality Control Committee for their review and action.
  • Obtain connections to ensure understanding and knowledge of Global quality review process to ensure adequate preparation for review.
  • Transparency Report – due Oct each year. Presently only completed by VIC/TAS and WA firms however needs to be extended in 2025

Other 

• Address technical queries for network firms and assist with questions of implementation of Moore methodology
• Engage with the Moore Global Audit collaboration group, including participating in in regional audit conferences, to assist in the development of training and methodology resources
• Active participation in Large National Network audit discussion groups and Accounting Research Group to understand the local environment and ensure common issues are being addressed
• Opportunity to travel and be involved in annual Moore Global conferences, with particular emphasis on the APAC Audit conference around the end of September each year.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA/CPA
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in an audit or professional standards environment in a Chartered/CPA accounting practice or relevant professional or regulatory body

Required Skills

• High-level presentation, written, verbal communication, research, and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience delivering training
• Demonstrated competence in the interpretation and application of Australian Auditing, Accounting, Professional and Ethical Standards and the Corporations Act 2001
• Familiarity with Caseware Working Papers, preferred but not required. Data mining experience would be favorable but not mandatory
• Ability and willingness to travel interstate and New Zealand on a regular basis
• Deep knowledge of practical application of AUASB Standards
• Thorough understanding of use of Technology in Audit
• ESG assurance knowledge not required but highly valued

About you

• Self-motivated
• Proactive
• Innovative
• Technically excellent
• Collaboratively minded and an outstanding communicator
• An educator and comfortable delivering training to a range of levels
• Commercially minded
• Willing to travel within Australia and internationally