Departed opportunities
It's your career - and there certainly isn't a shortage of opportunities out there.
The team at My Departure Lounge can help provide the guidance throughout all stages of your Chartered Accounting career. Whether you’re tired of your old job, looking for a new exciting opportunity or still searching for the perfect job, My Departure Lounge will help you maximise your career potential.
A very small sample of prior opportunities are listed below, but are placed. Higher level opportunities are not included.
If you are currently in Big 4 or Top 2nd tier and would like general information on the current global market or to be possibly considered for current or future opportunities please contact us.
Newly Qualified CA’s - Opportunities in Investment Banking - Sydney
As a newly qualified CA, your background in financial services audit is your ticket to a career in investment banking. Operating in a high performance culture that thrives on success, you’ll offer a results driven approach to financial analysis while working closely with the front office providing deal support, financial analysis for asset acquisitions and divestitures as well taking responsibility for management reporting to key stakeholders. Your commitment to excellence in this meritocratic environment will earn you the rewards and recognition you deserve - with opportunities to move laterally and internationally with the support of a global brand.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Corporate Recovery - Seniors, Managers and Senior Managers
Join one of Australia’s leading independent advisory firms and apply your background in corporate advisory or recovery to facilitate merger and acquisition deals and provide assistance with complex corporate restructures. Working alongside a motivated team of partners, you’ll have access to a high profile client base with plenty of opportunities to add value, win businesses and support ongoing strategic growth.
Opportunities exist in Sydney, Brisbane or Perth for qualified Chartered Accountants, with several years experience in Corporate Recovery and/or Corporate Advisory.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Audit - Senior Manager - Financial Services - Big 4 - Sydney
You’re currently operating in a Big 4 accounting firm, with at least 7 years experience in the audit of financial services clients with a focus on banking and funds management. Our client has seen double digit growth from their audit division for the past 3 consecutive years resulting in exciting growth opportunities for Senior Managers with partnership in sight! Be part of a team that rewards high performance thinking, encourages and supports business development initiatives and supports career growth through exciting cross service line projects in Corporate Finance. This firm is well known for its best practices in people management, having won numerous industry awards recognising their achievements.
This Sydney-based role is reserved for the individual with strong technical accounting knowledge, an ability to proactively manage relationships and ultimately progress to partner.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Audit - Senior Manager - Non Financial Services - Big 4 - Sydney
Your background in retail, manufacturing, energy & resources or telecoms will ensure that you add value to this high calibre team of audit professionals.
Our client has seen double digit growth from their audit division for the past 3 consecutive years resulting in exciting growth opportunities for Senior Managers with partnership in sight! Be part of a team that rewards high performance thinking, encourages and supports business development initiatives and supports career growth through exciting cross service line projects in Corporate Finance. This firm is well known for its best practices in people management, having won numerous industry awards recognising their achievements.
This Sydney-based role is reserved for the individual with strong technical accounting knowledge, an ability to proactively manage relationships and ultimately progress to partner.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Audit - Manager - Non Financial Services - Big 4 - Sydney
Your background in retail, manufacturing, energy & resources or telecoms will ensure that you add value to this high calibre team of audit professionals. This client won’t consider candidates who simply follow audit procedures - they’re looking for exceptional people managers, client relationship managers and individuals who are eager to develop a range of skills beyond their core audit responsibilities. Be part of the team looking after growth strategy or perhaps lead various people initiatives - you have the flexibility to choose which area you contribute to - based on your passions and strengths.
So if you’re looking to expand your horizons and take responsibility for more than an audit file - this Sydney-based role could be for you.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory - Sydney Executive Director
Lead a team of energetic, driven individuals delivering M&A advisory services to Australia’s ASX top 100 companies, including well known private equity players. Operating in the Transactions Advisory Services group, your proven track record in delivering lead advisory services will ensure that you exceed client’s expectations on assignments which include mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, IPO’s, capital raisings and management buyouts. Your ability to build relationships and win new business will play a key role in securing this position - and will result in the rewards to match.
Individuals who cultivate a culture of strategic awareness and market presence will benefit from a strong pipeline of talented individuals who will support your vision and direction. You will likely be operating/have operated in a Big 4 professional services firm with at least 10 years experience in Corporate Finance.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Corporate Finance - Transaction Services - Senior - Sydney
A fantastic opportunity for overseas candidates with a background in financial due diligence and forecast reviews. Operating in the middle market, you’ll be engaging with a range of business leaders in the Sydney market, while preparing detailed due diligence reports used by decision makers in the acquisition process. You are likely to come from an audit background, but should have at least 12 months experience working on transaction services engagements, as well as holding your Chartered Accounting qualification.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Corporate Tax - Seniors and Managers - Sydney
Tired of being a jack of all trades and looking to specialise? Our client is one of Sydney’s most sought after corporate tax teams in the middle market, with well-known leaders who consistently win new businesses, providing new challenges and growth opportunities for their teams. Specialising in the delivery of corporate tax advice, including income tax calculations for consolidated groups, tax structuring advice and fringe benefits tax support, you will be involved in the research of technical issues and drafting position papers. Enjoy working for a firm that supports career growth, and prides itself on creating a friendly office culture.
Candidates will have completed their CA studies, and have at least 3 years tax experience or strong business services experience.
Must have the right to work in Australia.
Apply now
Financial Modelling - Senior Manager - Sydney
Operating in the Corporate Finance space, you will have solid financial modelling skills preferably within a professional services environment. Your ability to build client relationships and leverage new work will be key to your success in this fast growing team. Working with a young, dynamic leadership team, you will be responsible for managing engagements on some of Australia’s Top 100 companies, working closely with client management to deliver advanced financial modelling solutions which are key to both their operational and financial decision-making processes.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Business Analyst - Financial Modelling - Melbourne
This truly unique role in commerce allows you to apply your financial modelling experience in an operational context, while drawing on your accounting knowledge achieved through your Chartered Accounting qualifications. You’ll be responsible for financial analysis of various business units within the group, monitoring performance and profitability down to branch level, and reporting directly to the Group CFO. Together you will identify business units which require attention, and develop strategies to improve business performance and ultimately maximise profitability across the Group.
You will have spent at least 3 years working in a professional services firm (perhaps in an audit role), and have an additional 3 years financial modelling experience, preferably in a commercial context. Candidates should be CA qualified and able to interact confidently with the Group Executive. A high attention to detail, strong analytical skills and a team orientated approach will ensure that you excel in this people friendly environment.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Newly Qualified CA’s - USA Opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified Australian CA’s to experience the thrill of living and working in the USA. As an Audit Senior you will have at least 1 year post qualified Audit experience from a Big 4 firm or middle tier practise and have the drive and passion to work within a large company environment. In return you will be provided with relocation assistance and complete processing of your visa.
Opportunities exist across the USA including in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington DC. With a 4 week visa processing time, you could be celebrating New Year in Times Square!!
This opportunity is only available for Australian Citizens
Apply now
Newly Qualified CA’s - Launch your career in Australia or New Zealand
Congratulations to our South African candidates, on completing your 3 years articles in public practice. Your audit experience is now your ticket to a number of international opportunities - including Australia and New Zealand. As specialists in both these markets, we have preferred relationships with Big 4 and 2nd tier firms who offer excellent relocation packages and sponsored work visas which could have you living “down under” in less than 8 weeks! For more information about our external and internal audit opportunities in either Australia or New Zealand - contact us now!
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
The team at My Departure Lounge can help provide the guidance throughout all stages of your Chartered Accounting career. Whether you’re tired of your old job, looking for a new exciting opportunity or still searching for the perfect job, My Departure Lounge will help you maximise your career potential.
A very small sample of prior opportunities are listed below, but are placed. Higher level opportunities are not included.
If you are currently in Big 4 or Top 2nd tier and would like general information on the current global market or to be possibly considered for current or future opportunities please contact us.
Newly Qualified CA’s - Opportunities in Investment Banking - Sydney
As a newly qualified CA, your background in financial services audit is your ticket to a career in investment banking. Operating in a high performance culture that thrives on success, you’ll offer a results driven approach to financial analysis while working closely with the front office providing deal support, financial analysis for asset acquisitions and divestitures as well taking responsibility for management reporting to key stakeholders. Your commitment to excellence in this meritocratic environment will earn you the rewards and recognition you deserve - with opportunities to move laterally and internationally with the support of a global brand.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Corporate Recovery - Seniors, Managers and Senior Managers
Join one of Australia’s leading independent advisory firms and apply your background in corporate advisory or recovery to facilitate merger and acquisition deals and provide assistance with complex corporate restructures. Working alongside a motivated team of partners, you’ll have access to a high profile client base with plenty of opportunities to add value, win businesses and support ongoing strategic growth.
Opportunities exist in Sydney, Brisbane or Perth for qualified Chartered Accountants, with several years experience in Corporate Recovery and/or Corporate Advisory.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Audit - Senior Manager - Financial Services - Big 4 - Sydney
You’re currently operating in a Big 4 accounting firm, with at least 7 years experience in the audit of financial services clients with a focus on banking and funds management. Our client has seen double digit growth from their audit division for the past 3 consecutive years resulting in exciting growth opportunities for Senior Managers with partnership in sight! Be part of a team that rewards high performance thinking, encourages and supports business development initiatives and supports career growth through exciting cross service line projects in Corporate Finance. This firm is well known for its best practices in people management, having won numerous industry awards recognising their achievements.
This Sydney-based role is reserved for the individual with strong technical accounting knowledge, an ability to proactively manage relationships and ultimately progress to partner.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Audit - Senior Manager - Non Financial Services - Big 4 - Sydney
Your background in retail, manufacturing, energy & resources or telecoms will ensure that you add value to this high calibre team of audit professionals.
Our client has seen double digit growth from their audit division for the past 3 consecutive years resulting in exciting growth opportunities for Senior Managers with partnership in sight! Be part of a team that rewards high performance thinking, encourages and supports business development initiatives and supports career growth through exciting cross service line projects in Corporate Finance. This firm is well known for its best practices in people management, having won numerous industry awards recognising their achievements.
This Sydney-based role is reserved for the individual with strong technical accounting knowledge, an ability to proactively manage relationships and ultimately progress to partner.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Audit - Manager - Non Financial Services - Big 4 - Sydney
Your background in retail, manufacturing, energy & resources or telecoms will ensure that you add value to this high calibre team of audit professionals. This client won’t consider candidates who simply follow audit procedures - they’re looking for exceptional people managers, client relationship managers and individuals who are eager to develop a range of skills beyond their core audit responsibilities. Be part of the team looking after growth strategy or perhaps lead various people initiatives - you have the flexibility to choose which area you contribute to - based on your passions and strengths.
So if you’re looking to expand your horizons and take responsibility for more than an audit file - this Sydney-based role could be for you.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory - Sydney Executive Director
Lead a team of energetic, driven individuals delivering M&A advisory services to Australia’s ASX top 100 companies, including well known private equity players. Operating in the Transactions Advisory Services group, your proven track record in delivering lead advisory services will ensure that you exceed client’s expectations on assignments which include mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, IPO’s, capital raisings and management buyouts. Your ability to build relationships and win new business will play a key role in securing this position - and will result in the rewards to match.
Individuals who cultivate a culture of strategic awareness and market presence will benefit from a strong pipeline of talented individuals who will support your vision and direction. You will likely be operating/have operated in a Big 4 professional services firm with at least 10 years experience in Corporate Finance.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Corporate Finance - Transaction Services - Senior - Sydney
A fantastic opportunity for overseas candidates with a background in financial due diligence and forecast reviews. Operating in the middle market, you’ll be engaging with a range of business leaders in the Sydney market, while preparing detailed due diligence reports used by decision makers in the acquisition process. You are likely to come from an audit background, but should have at least 12 months experience working on transaction services engagements, as well as holding your Chartered Accounting qualification.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Corporate Tax - Seniors and Managers - Sydney
Tired of being a jack of all trades and looking to specialise? Our client is one of Sydney’s most sought after corporate tax teams in the middle market, with well-known leaders who consistently win new businesses, providing new challenges and growth opportunities for their teams. Specialising in the delivery of corporate tax advice, including income tax calculations for consolidated groups, tax structuring advice and fringe benefits tax support, you will be involved in the research of technical issues and drafting position papers. Enjoy working for a firm that supports career growth, and prides itself on creating a friendly office culture.
Candidates will have completed their CA studies, and have at least 3 years tax experience or strong business services experience.
Must have the right to work in Australia.
Apply now
Financial Modelling - Senior Manager - Sydney
Operating in the Corporate Finance space, you will have solid financial modelling skills preferably within a professional services environment. Your ability to build client relationships and leverage new work will be key to your success in this fast growing team. Working with a young, dynamic leadership team, you will be responsible for managing engagements on some of Australia’s Top 100 companies, working closely with client management to deliver advanced financial modelling solutions which are key to both their operational and financial decision-making processes.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Business Analyst - Financial Modelling - Melbourne
This truly unique role in commerce allows you to apply your financial modelling experience in an operational context, while drawing on your accounting knowledge achieved through your Chartered Accounting qualifications. You’ll be responsible for financial analysis of various business units within the group, monitoring performance and profitability down to branch level, and reporting directly to the Group CFO. Together you will identify business units which require attention, and develop strategies to improve business performance and ultimately maximise profitability across the Group.
You will have spent at least 3 years working in a professional services firm (perhaps in an audit role), and have an additional 3 years financial modelling experience, preferably in a commercial context. Candidates should be CA qualified and able to interact confidently with the Group Executive. A high attention to detail, strong analytical skills and a team orientated approach will ensure that you excel in this people friendly environment.
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now
Newly Qualified CA’s - USA Opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified Australian CA’s to experience the thrill of living and working in the USA. As an Audit Senior you will have at least 1 year post qualified Audit experience from a Big 4 firm or middle tier practise and have the drive and passion to work within a large company environment. In return you will be provided with relocation assistance and complete processing of your visa.
Opportunities exist across the USA including in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington DC. With a 4 week visa processing time, you could be celebrating New Year in Times Square!!
This opportunity is only available for Australian Citizens
Apply now
Newly Qualified CA’s - Launch your career in Australia or New Zealand
Congratulations to our South African candidates, on completing your 3 years articles in public practice. Your audit experience is now your ticket to a number of international opportunities - including Australia and New Zealand. As specialists in both these markets, we have preferred relationships with Big 4 and 2nd tier firms who offer excellent relocation packages and sponsored work visas which could have you living “down under” in less than 8 weeks! For more information about our external and internal audit opportunities in either Australia or New Zealand - contact us now!
Visa sponsorships available for overseas candidates.
Apply now