Audit Senior

BDO in New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Auckland is seeking an Audit Senior to join our team in Auckland City. You will lead audit engagements, review financial statements, and mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality assurance.

With 4+ years of audit experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting and CA/ACCA qualification, you will work closely with Partners and Managers, ensuring compliance with standards and helping clients improve controls.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of audit experience in a professional services firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CA or ACCA qualification; strong understanding of audit methodology and accounting standards.
• Excellent written and oral English skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine financial statements to determine accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Review and evaluate accounting systems and control procedures.
• Make recommendations for improvements to accounting systems and control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with quality and risk management standards.
• Lead audit engagements and manage junior team members.
• Summarize clients' business models and audit risks for the team.
• Ensure audit timelines and deadlines are met.
• Draft client-facing documents such as audit reports and board reports.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Utilize audit software and tools effectively.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Written and oral English

Client relationship building

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Audit software

Job description

BE YOUR BEST AT BDO

At BDO, our culture is built on strong relationships, collaboration and trust. As one of the world’s leading accountancy and advisory organisations, we work with clients of all sizes across a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our partnership‑style approach we focus on what matters to our clients and deliver practical, high quality solutions through open, honest communication.

About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail‑oriented Audit Senior to join our dynamic team in Auckland City. You will be responsible for examining financial statements to ensure they provide a true and fair view of financial performance and position. Additionally, you will review accounting systems and control procedures, making recommendations for improvements where necessary.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with Audit Partners and Managers, gaining valuable experience and contributing to the success of our clients. You will lead audit engagements, manage junior team members, and develop strong client relationships while ensuring compliance with regulatory and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine financial statements to determine their accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Review and evaluate accounting systems and control procedures.
• Make recommendations for improvements to accounting systems and control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with quality and risk management standards.
• Lead audit engagements and manage junior team members.
• Summarize clients' business models and audit risks for the team.
• Ensure audit timelines and deadlines are met.
• Draft client-facing documents such as audit reports and board reports.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Utilize audit software and tools effectively.

Experience

We are looking for someone who is experienced, has strong commercial acumen and looking for career growth with:

• 4+ years of audit experience within a professional services firm
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CA or ACCA qualified
• Strong understanding of audit methodology and accounting standards
• String written and oral skills in English

Your Future at BDO Auckland

At BDO, your career development is more than just a promise—it's a priority. You'll gain exposure to a diverse client base, work alongside experienced advisors and have access to ongoing learning, mentoring and progression opportunities.

Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise, strengthen your advisory capabilities or progress toward future leadership opportunities, you'll be supported every step of the way.

Join a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged and your contribution genuinely makes a difference.

You must be currently in New Zealand and have the right to work permanently to apply.