Grant Thornton Australia
Audit Innovation Analyst
To be the leading business advisors to dynamic organizations by helping them unlock their potential for growth.
Consulting and Professional Services
Full-time
Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Junior · A role for someone with some basic skills, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically 1-2 years of experience is required.
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Why Grant Thornton Australia
Grant Thornton is one of the world's leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. With more than 73,000 Grant Thornton people, across 149 markets, we are focused on making a difference to clients, colleagues and the communities in which we live and work.
About the role
About this role The nominee is responsible for working with technical SMEs to guide the production of appropriate solution documentation including auditing standards and to support delivery and are accountable for ensuring the Solution will be in line with business expectations and fit within the overall technology roadmap. Key responsibilities
- Support the implementation and deployment of audit IT solutions, working closely with development / project teams. Ensure that the solution is implemented correctly and provide technical oversight throughout the process.
- Supporting other team members in their dialogue with the business to Input into the creation of business cases and budgetary forecasts to project estimates as required.
- Assist in the preparation of deploying solutions including test plans, adoption plans and training support to end users
- Assist in developing functional specifications for use by system developers
Skills and experience
- A passion for Audit, with some experience operating in an audit associate capacity
- Ability to identify opportunities for technical efficiency and implement within agreed solutions
- Ability to interpret audit and assurance standards and interplay of the “what” and “why” with how technology can execute an outcome
- Demonstrable awareness of systems thinking (considering all aspects of a solution when deploying, such as security and cost considerations with a view to continual improvement)
- Familiarity with low/no-code technologies such as Alteryx, Knime, Power Platform, Power BI
- Strong English language (written and verbal) ability required
- Experienced in a wide base of technologies
- Experienced in accounting and specifically assurance related services
- Relevant IT vendor certifications highly desirable Previous experience in technology roles, with solution design experience and a willingness to develop this further. If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.
Reach your remarkable At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive. With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated. Remarkable perks that put you first:
- First professional services firm to trial a 9-day fortnight
- Continuous learning and development programs
- Work from home options | team connection days
- Competitive compensation packages
- And many more!
What you'll be responsible for
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Data Analysis and Performance Improvement
Analyze clients' business data and develop recommendations for improving their overall performance
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Business Model Development and Implementation
Work with clients to develop and implement new business models, processes, and organizational structures
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Project Management
Develop project plans, track progress against milestones, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
Skills you'll need
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Collaboration
Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals
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Prioritization
Compares and ranks the relative importance &/or urgency of different tasks to identify the best order of actions
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Critical thinking
Identifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insight