Assurance - Audit - Senior Associate - Non-Financial Services

PwC; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Leadership development

AI tools and training

Wellbeing resources (Sonder/EAP/Headsp

Job summary

PwC New Zealand in Auckland is seeking a Senior Associate in our core Audit team. You’ll support external audits across manufacturing, utilities, infrastructure, consumer markets, retail, real estate and tech, within a dynamic, client-focused environment.

This full-time role is Monday to Friday with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week; you’ll deepen your technical expertise, guide junior staff, and contribute to the future of audit in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience delivering external audit engagements.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

External audit experience

Accounting qualification

Accounting degree

Mentoring / coaching

IFRS knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting

Accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/ICAEW)

Job description

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?

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.

Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We'll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can 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.

Travel Requirements Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes