Assurance - Audit Senior Associate

PwC South Africa; Auckland; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Referral bonuses

Retail discounts

Global network

Leadership development

AI training

Learning pathways

Wellbeing allowance

Sonder/EAP/Headspace

Sick leave 15 days

Health insurance

Flexible working

Extra annual leave

Parental leave

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is seeking an experienced Senior Associate in Assurance to deliver external audit engagements across public and private sectors. You’ll work with leading local and global organisations, with direct client engagement, and opportunities to mentor junior team members within a supportive, values-led environment.

Join a high-performing team in New Zealand’s leading professional services firm, where your role evolves through increased responsibility, continuous learning, and a focus on

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ external audit experience in a complex, regulated environment.
• Professional qualification or actively working towards CAANZ, CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent.
• Experience coaching, supervising, and reviewing junior staff; strong IFRS knowledge; degree in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior staff on statutory audits from planning to final review.
• Deliver high-quality audits that enhance financial integrity and transparency for clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff; engage directly with clients and teams.
• Leverage technology to deliver audits in line with PwC methodology and standards.

Skills

External audit

Coaching & mentoring

English communication

Client relationship

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting

Professional qualification (CAANZ/CPA/ACCA/ICAEW)

Job description

Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

Kia ora, 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. Join a high-performing, forward-thinking team where energy, innovation, and collaboration shape everything we do. As part of New Zealand’s leading professional services firm, you’ll work on meaningful audit engagements across both public and private sectors, partnering with leading local and global organisations. You’ll be challenged, supported, and inspired by dynamic business leaders and colleagues who live in our values of care, integrity, and teamwork. This is more than an audit role — it’s an opportunity to grow your career, make a real impact, and help redefine what excellence looks like in assurance.

Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

We’re seeking experienced auditors to join our Assurance team at Senior Associate level across PwC New Zealand office locations. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality external audit engagements across a diverse public and private sector client portfolio, working with leading local and global organisations. This full-time role (Monday – Friday, minimum 37.5 hours per week) offers increased responsibility, direct client engagement, and opportunities to mentor junior team members, all within a supportive, values-led environment. It’s your chance to deepen your technical expertise, accelerate your career progression, and make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future of audit in New Zealand.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Collaborate closely with senior staff on statutory audit engagements, guiding projects from initial planning through to final review and contributing to the evolution of our auditing practices.
• Play a pivotal role in building public trust by delivering high-quality audits of financial statements that enhance the financial integrity and transparency of our clients.
• Work directly with clients and high-performing teams to understand business needs, ensure compliance with policies and standards, test internal controls, and substantiate financial information using best-practice audit methodologies.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and graduates, fostering a culture of excellence while supporting their professional growth and development.
• Leverage leading-edge technology to deliver high-quality external audit work in line with PwC audit methodology and auditing standards, helping set new benchmarks for quality and innovation.

Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga / Skills you will bring or develop in this role

This is an excellent opportunity to build on your external audit experience, ideally gained within a large, globally recognized professional services or audit firm.

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience delivering external audit engagements within a complex, regulated environment.
• Professionally qualified or actively working towards a recognized accounting qualification (e.g. CAANZ, CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience contributing to end-to-end external audit engagements, including coaching, supervising, and reviewing the work of junior team members.
• Strong working knowledge of internationally recognized financial reporting standards, particularly IFRS.
• A relevant bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a closely related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / 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

Travel Requirements Not Specified. Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes.