Manager - Client Independence

About the Role

This Manager position is part of Deloitte's Independence team within the Quality & Risk division, primarily based in Perth with potential placements in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane. The role focuses on supporting auditor independence efforts that protect Deloitte's reputation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on auditor independence issues to Deloitte’s partners and client teams.
• Assist in identifying risks, interpreting policies, and making informed decisions related to independence requirements.
• Manage technical advice, consultation services, engagement acceptance procedures, and monitoring programs to maintain compliance.
• Oversee operational systems, workflows, and processes to ensure timely and accurate responses to compliance matters.
• Analyze patterns and recurring challenges to recommend improved guidance, controls, and targeted training.
• Coach junior team members and promote capability building within the team.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, business risk units, and the global independence network to solve complex compliance issues.

Team Overview

The Independence team is a component of Deloitte’s Quality & Risk group, which supports the firm in upholding audit independence in accordance with APESB, the US SEC, and the Australian Corporations Act 2001 requirements. This area holds high-profile regulatory and reputational responsibilities.

Required Skills and Experience

• Professional qualifications with comprehensive expertise in auditor independence regulations.
• Experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, or a related governance function.
• Demonstrated capacity for leading teams, mentoring junior staff, and managing delivery performance.
• Strong policy interpretation skills, applying theoretical frameworks to practical scenarios.
• Experience designing, documenting, and enhancing frameworks, processes, or control mechanisms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in engaging senior stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and sound judgment in resolving complex issues.
• Project management abilities to handle multiple deadlines and ensure task completion.

Why Choose Deloitte?

Deloitte offers engaging work with significant impact, emphasizing continuous learning, innovation, and career development through mentorship. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values, fostering a welcoming, safe environment for all employees. While emphasizing in-person collaboration, the firm supports flexible working arrangements to balance professional and personal demands. Benefits include retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering, various flexible working options, leading parental leave policies, and support for returning to work.

Additional Information

Applicants will be evaluated against Deloitte’s Talent Standards designed to support global consistency and excellence. Preferred candidates will undergo background screening by Deloitte or an external party.