Associate - Audit Auckland

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Global network

AI tools training

Paid sick leave

Health insurance

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is seeking an Associate in our Audit team to deliver high-quality financial statement audits across sectors. You’ll work closely with client stakeholders and engagement teams to understand reporting processes, assess risks and support work that builds trust in financial information.

Your day-to-day includes preparing audit workpapers, performing procedures, analyzing financial data, communicating clearly with clients, and using technology to improve audit quality and insights.

Qualifications

• A relevant Bachelor's or Master's qualification in accounting or a closely related subject.
• Chartered Accountant membership or equivalent, either in progress or attained.
• At least 18 months' experience in an external audit role within a professional services firm.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting standards, with an interest in building deeper industry expertise.
• Strong organisation, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex information in a practical way.
• A collaborative approach and confidence working with clients, colleagues and wider teams.

Responsibilities

• Preparing audit workpapers and deliverables in line with PwC methodologies and quality standards.
• Performing audit procedures across key financial statement areas and taking ownership of allocated work.
• Analysing financial information, internal controls and business processes to identify risks, issues and opportunities.
• Communicating clearly with clients and colleagues to investigate and resolve audit matters.
• Using technology, data and digital tools to improve audit quality, efficiency and insights.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in accounting

Chartered Accountant membership

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Do more than take the next step. Take the next leap. Explore careers at PwC New Zealand. At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

This is a place to keep growing. You'll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.

About the role

As an Associate in our Audit team, you'll help deliver high-quality financial statement audits for clients across sectors such as banking, insurance, real estate, funds and trusts. You'll work closely with client stakeholders and engagement teams to understand reporting processes, assess risks, and support work that helps build trust in financial information.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Preparing audit workpapers and deliverables in line with PwC methodologies and quality standards.
• Performing audit procedures across key financial statement areas and taking ownership of allocated work.
• Analysing financial information, internal controls and business processes to identify risks, issues and opportunities.
• Communicating clearly with clients and colleagues to investigate and resolve audit matters.
• Using technology, data and digital tools to improve audit quality, efficiency and insights.

Skills you will bring or develop in this role

• A relevant Bachelor's or Master's qualification in accounting or a closely related subject.
• Chartered Accountant membership or equivalent, either in progress or attained.
• At least 18 months' experience in an external audit role within a professional services firm.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting standards, with an interest in building deeper industry expertise.
• Strong organisation, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex information in a practical way.
• A collaborative approach and confidence working with clients, colleagues and wider teams.

If you don't meet every requirement, we still want to hear from you - your skills and potential may be a great fit.

Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Rewards- Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals
• Growth- Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways
• Wellbeing- $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days' paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
• Reputation- PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you'll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.
• Flexibility- Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
• Time off- Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks' annual leave
• Whānau & community- Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

What are you waiting for?

Grow here. Go further.

Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process.

Secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.

This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate.