Associate Director - Audit Quality & In-flight Review

Deloittenz; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte New Zealand is seeking a technically strong audit professional to join our Quality & Risk team, focusing on in-flight reviews. You will work with engagement partners and teams to provide independent perspective, coaching, and constructive challenge to key audit quality areas.

You'll contribute across Quality & Risk activities and help strengthen audit quality across our practice. The role emphasizes coaching, guidance on methodology, and active involvement in SoQM initiatives.

Qualifications

• Significant recent experience serving external audit clients, ideally at Senior Manager or Associate Director level.
• Strong audit expertise, including detailed knowledge of auditing standards, methodology and practical application on complex engagements.
• Experience performing audit quality, engagement quality, in-flight or other audit file reviews is preferred.
• A Chartered Accountant qualification with CA ANZ or a recognised global equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly and practically.

Responsibilities

• Leading in-flight reviews of selected audit engagements and focus areas, combining independent review with practical coaching and constructive challenge.
• Applying strong professional judgement to complex audit matters and areas of audit quality focus.
• Using insights and themes from reviews to inform learning and broader audit quality initiatives.
• Providing practical guidance on audit methodology and reporting matters, including complex or non-standard issues.
• Supporting audit quality projects and initiatives that strengthen how audits are delivered across the practice.
• Contributing to the system of quality management (SoQM) and relevant controls.
• Developing and delivering training, tools, templates and guidance for practitioners.
• Contributing to other Quality & Risk activities as required

Skills

Audit expertise

Strong communication

Independent judgment

Coaching

Relationship building

Education

CA/CA ANZ qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The impact you'll make:

Are you passionate about audit quality? Do you enjoy getting into the detail of complex audits, applying strong professional judgement, and helping engagement teams deliver their best work?

We're looking for a technically strong, people-focused audit professional to join our Quality & Risk team, with a primary focus on in-flight reviews. You'll work alongside engagement partners and teams while audits are underway, bringing an independent perspective, practical coaching and constructive challenge to key areas of the audit.

Beyond in-flight reviews, you'll contribute across a range of Quality & Risk activities, giving you the opportunity to use your experience to strengthen audit quality more broadly across our practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading in-flight reviews of selected audit engagements and focus areas, combining independent review with practical coaching and constructive challenge.
• Applying strong professional judgement to complex audit matters and areas of audit quality focus.
• Using insights and themes from reviews to inform learning and broader audit quality initiatives.
• Providing practical guidance and consultation support on audit methodology and audit reporting matters, including complex or non-standard matters.
• Supporting audit quality projects and initiatives that strengthen how we deliver high-quality audits across the practice.
• Contributing to our system of quality management (SoQM), including supporting relevant processes and controls.
• Developing and delivering training, tools, templates and guidance for practitioners.
• Contributing to other Quality & Risk activities and initiatives as required

Your expertise:

You have the following credentials:

• Significant recent experience serving external audit clients, ideally at Senior Manager or Associate Director level.
• Strong audit expertise, including detailed knowledge of auditing standards, audit methodology and their practical application on complex engagements.
• Experience performing audit quality, engagement quality, in-flight or other audit file reviews is preferred.
• A Chartered Accountant qualification with CA ANZ or a recognised global equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly and practically.

You are someone who:

• Has a passion for contributing to and facilitating the continuous improvement of audit and assurance quality.
• Can quickly identify what matters from an audit quality perspective and apply sound professional judgement to complex or ambiguous issues.
• Is comfortable providing independent and constructive challenge, including to partners and senior engagement team members, while building trusted relationships.
• Enjoys coaching others and can turn technical requirements into clear, practical guidance.
• Is authentic, pragmatic and solutions-focused, with strong research skills and attention to detail.
• Is a self-starter who can work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute across multiple engagements or workstreams with professionalism and care.
• Brings digital confidence, a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and curiosity about how emerging technology, including AI, is shaping the future of audit and assurance

So, who is Deloitte in Aotearoa?

We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity. Supported by a strong leadership team and member firms from over 150 countries across the globe, Deloitte New Zealand is in the business of solving complex problems.

Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and technology services.

Deloitte in Aotearoa recognises the uniqueness of our country identified in our founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We uphold our responsibility(s) to the founding document and acknowledge Māori as the Tangata Whenua/Indigenous people.

Our workplace and culture

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Our purpose is to make an impact that matters. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference.

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including 'taking care of each other' and 'fostering inclusion', is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential.

For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.

Deloitte New Zealand rewards

We hold a simple belief - that our people's hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration.

We have reimagined what 'work' looks like and how we can empower all our people to create a work experience that is distinct to their needs. Founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing