Assurance - Audit - Senior Associate - Non-Financial Services

PwC New Zealand; Auckland; In loco; NZD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Generous referral bonuses

Retail discounts & deals

Global network

AI tools and training

$250 annual wellbeing allowance

Life & income protection

15 days' paid sick leave

Group-rate health insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

PwC New Zealand is seeking a Senior Associate in our Auckland audit team to support external audits across diverse clients and industries. The role is full‑time, Monday to Friday, with a minimum 37.5 hours per week, offering opportunities to deepen technical expertise and leadership skills.

You will plan and perform audits, assess internal controls, and prepare clear documentation and reports while coaching junior staff. Strong IFRS knowledge and English communication are essential.

Competenze

• 3+ years external audit experience in large or international firm.
• Accounting qualification or progress toward one (CAANZ/CPA/ACCA/ICAEW).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting or related discipline.
• Experience coaching, supervising and reviewing junior staff.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Excellent English communication with clients and stakeholders.

Mansioni

• Plan and perform external audits of financial statements per standards.
• Conduct substantive testing to identify risks and ensure accuracy.
• Assess internal controls and risk management to support conclusions.
• Prepare audit documentation and client reports.
• Support process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to resolve accounting issues.

Conoscenze

External audit

Accounting qualification

Accounting degree

Mentoring & review

IFRS knowledge

English communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting

Professional accounting qualification progress (CAANZ/CPA/ACCA/ICAEW)

Descrizione del lavoro

Kia ora,

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.

Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

As a Senior Associate in our core Audit team at our Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland office, you'll support audit engagements across a range of clients and industries including manufacturing, utilities, infrastructure, consumer markets, retail, real estate and tech. The work is varied and often complex, so you'll have plenty of opportunity to use your judgement, build your technical capability and develop strong commercial understanding.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. You'll have the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise, take on greater responsibility, support junior team members, and contribute to the future of audit in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Assist in planning and performing external audits of financial statements in accordance with regulatory and professional standards
• Conduct substantive testing and detailed audit procedures to identify financial statement risks and ensure accuracy and compliance
• Help assess internal controls and risk management processes to support audit conclusions
• Prepare clear and concise audit documentation and reports for clients and senior team members
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within audit engagements to enhance efficiency and quality
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to resolve complex accounting and audit issues

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

This is a great opportunity to build on your external audit experience and continue developing your technical and leadership skills.

You'll bring, or continue to develop:

• At least 3 years’ experience delivering external audit engagements, preferably within a large or internationally recognised professional services or audit environment
• A recognised accounting qualification, or active progress towards one, such as CAANZ, CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent
• A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or a closely related discipline
• Experience contributing to end-to-end external audit engagements, including coaching, supervising, and reviewing junior team members’ work
• Strong working knowledge of internationally recognised financial reporting standards, particularly IFRS
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and stakeholders

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

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

Mō te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

Belong to a community of problem solvers where differences are embraced. We'll empower you with technology, coaching, flexibility and trust to make a meaningful difference. Learn more on our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html

Grow here. Go further.

Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered

Motuhake / Independence: 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.

Atamai hangahanga / A.I. usage: Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.