We’re a leading network of independent Australian accounting, audit and business advisory firms, working together to enable growth and ambition for our clients. And our people.

When you join Pitcher Partners, you’re joining a team with heart. We support each other. We learn together. We’re deliberate about fostering relationships that nurture and empower every individual.

And we’re excited by what’s possible. We know some of the best new ideas come in the form of curious, talented people we haven’t met yet. Perhaps you’re one of them.

Our commitment to you

At Pitcher Partners we believe success is better shared. We invest in the future of our people, and a culture that supports us all. When you embark on a career with us, we support your journey in various ways:

Your development

• Tailored leadership and professional development programs
• Study support to enhance your career and impact including CA and other post graduate study

Your leave and flexibility

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, and dress for your day
• Paid parental leave, community leave, purchased leave and public holiday swap programs

Your health, finance and extras

• Mental health first aid training
• Onsite massages and pilates
• Employee Assistance Program
• Lifestyle and retail discounts through Pitcher+
• Free barista made coffee from our onsite café, The Hub
• Income protection insurance
• Convenient CBD location by Southern Cross station

We’re proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. Earned through our continued commitment to the careers of women by offering benefits and policies that support diversity, equity and inclusion. Visit the Work180 Pitcher Partners Melbourne page a full breakdown of our benefits.

About the team

The team is responsible for the day-to-day management, development and monitoring of the various risk, compliance and quality management functions within the firm and the provision of advice in respect to these functions.

This includes administering, designing, implementing, supporting, training, monitoring and advising on risk management, compliance management, independence and quality management across all practice areas of the firm, as well as supporting Pitcher Partners Network Firms.

About the role

The role is best suited to someone with experience in external or internal audit, looking to build on their audit background in a non-client facing role.

This is a broad role which primarily assists in the day-to-day management of risk, quality management and compliance across a large and diverse firm of over 750 employees. Working in an experienced and growing Risk and Compliance team, the role will have a strong focus on the risk management and compliance functions of the firm, including monitoring of the firm’s system of quality management.

This diverse role is an opportunity to be supported to develop your career within the risk and compliance space.

Key responsibilities

• Active participation in undertaking risk reviews as directed by the Risk Committee and/or Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, including testing the effectiveness of controls, compliance with established policies and controls and the development of recommendations arising from the risk reviews
• Assisting in the development, training and maintenance of firm policies designed to manage overall quality and compliance, including the interpretation of laws and non-technical accounting standards that affect the firm
• Assisting in the development and ongoing maintenance of business Risk Registers
• Supporting the Director of Independence and Quality with all aspects of the System of Quality Management including monitoring of client acceptance and continuance procedures and related reporting
• Assisting in the compilation and analysis of data for, and preparation of, annual insurance submissions and forms
• Assisting with the administration of regulatory, industry, professional body and licensee portals and reporting, maintenance of internal registers, and monitoring of internal controls
• Assisting in the following functions: interpreting changes in legislation, conducting file and banking reviews, maintaining compliance registers, conducting applicable compliance functions, dealing with regulators and professional bodies and monitoring the controls environment

Who we’re after

Here are the some of the key qualifications, skills and personal attributes we’re looking for. If you tick most of the boxes, but not all – that’s ok! We’d still love for you to apply.

• You are qualified within Accounting/Law/Commerce
• You have experience within an internal/external audit role
• Knowledge of accounting standards is desirable
• You’re a strategic thinker and can work both autonomously and in a team environment

How to apply

If you can see yourself as part of a team that’s about developing meaningful relationships with your clients and your colleagues, and leading with the best ideas, we want to hear from you.

Our typical recruitment process for shortlisted applicants will include a phone screening, two interviews and role specific testing or case study. Our recruitment team will walk you through this process and will provide you with all the required information.

Once advertising commences, we continually review applications, so encourage you to apply today if you can see yourself in this role.

Actively improving diversity in our workforce is central to our purpose, and we strongly encourage people from under-represented backgrounds and groups to apply.

We are open to discussing how any of our roles can be done on a part time basis and encourage you to let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can reach out to us at careers@pitcher.com.au .

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Note for recruitment agencies: While we appreciate the role recruitment agencies play in our recruitment strategy, unsolicited CV’s or profiles will not be considered. We will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV’s or profiles that are shared.