Audit Partner

Audit Partner, Digital Asset Audit & Assurance

Location: Australia

Working Model: Flexible

Sector: Digital Assets | Crypto | Audit & Assurance | Professional Services

RecruitBlock, the executive search firm for digital assets, crypto and Web3 leadership appointments, is advising on the appointment of an Audit Partner, Digital Asset Audit & Assurance in Australia for an established international audit and attestation platform continuing its global expansion across digital assets and blockchain infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced Audit Partner or senior audit leader to establish, build and lead the Australian audit entity for a specialist digital asset audit and attestation business with international operations and leadership connectivity across the US, UK and wider global market.

The Opportunity

The successful individual will lead the Australian platform across regulatory alignment, audit delivery, operational governance, client development and team build-out, while contributing to the broader evolution of institutional-quality audit capability within digital assets and blockchain-native financial services.

This appointment is relevant for senior practitioners who want to move beyond traditional firm structures and play a direct role in shaping the next phase of digital asset audit and assurance infrastructure.

The Platform

The business operates exclusively within digital asset and blockchain-native assurance environments, supporting clients across:

• Financial audit
• Digital asset assurance
• Attestation engagements
• Proof of reserves
• Reporting frameworks
• Digital asset verification work

Scope of Responsibility

• Launch and lead the Australian audit entity, including regulatory setup and operational governance
• Act as Engagement Partner across cryptocurrency, blockchain and digital asset audit engagements
• Manage senior client relationships across exchanges, custodians, Web3 businesses and blockchain infrastructure platforms
• Build and scale a high-performing Australian audit team
• Ensure compliance with AUASB, AASB, IFRS/ISA reporting and Australian regulatory requirements
• Support audit work involving crypto assets, tokens, smart contracts and blockchain systems
• Develop audit methodologies tailored to digital asset and blockchain-native businesses
• Support financial audit, attestation, proof of reserves and digital asset verification engagements
• Contribute to thought leadership across digital asset audit and assurance environments
• Collaborate with international leadership teams and global partners on cross-border digital asset engagements

Candidate Profile

• Current or recent experience as Audit Partner, Assurance Partner or equivalent senior audit leadership position
• Eligibility to practice and sign audit opinions in Australia
• Deep technical audit expertise across Australian regulatory and reporting frameworks
• Strong grounding across external audit, assurance, financial reporting and audit methodology disciplines
• Experience leading complex, regulated or high-risk audit engagements
• Working knowledge of AUASB, AASB, IFRS/ISA reporting and regulatory requirements
• Understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, digital assets, tokens, smart contracts and blockchain systems
• Commercial capability and entrepreneurial mindset to establish, grow and lead an Australian audit practice
• Experience gained within a Big Four, national or established mid-tier audit firm, or recognised specialist digital asset assurance environment
• Ability to operate credibly with founders, boards, institutional stakeholders and senior leadership teams

Core Requirements

• Auditing cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians or Web3 organisations
• Building or scaling audit practices, offices or legal entities
• Advising high-growth or internationally operating businesses
• Operating within regulated financial services or specialist assurance environments
• Contributing to thought leadership across audit, crypto or emerging technologies

Additional Skills

• Dedicated digital asset specialisation
• Existing international infrastructure
• Institutional-quality client exposure
• Technical blockchain audit capability
• Established global leadership
• Long-term strategic commitment to the sector
• Cross-border digital asset engagement exposure
• Existing US and UK market connectivity

Compensation & Long-Term Alignment

For experienced audit leaders, the opportunity offers the ability to build within an environment focused exclusively on digital assets, cryptocurrency and blockchain-native financial infrastructure, while contributing to the continued development of institutional-grade audit and assurance capability across the sector.

• Partner-level compensation structure
• Long-term upside aligned to the success of the Australian entity
• Opportunity to build a practice focused entirely on digital assets and cryptocurrency
• Strategic autonomy with backing from an established international group
• Exposure to one of the fastest-evolving areas of financial services

About RecruitBlock

RecruitBlock advises founders, CEOs, boards and investors on senior leadership appointments across digital assets, crypto and Web3. Our work includes audit, assurance, governance, financial reporting and compliance leadership mandates where institutional credibility, reporting quality and control architecture matter. We champion diversity, equity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments at any stage, we will support you confidentially.

Confidential discussions can be arranged to share further context for individuals currently operating within digital asset audit, assurance or financial reporting environments.