Audit Senior Manager: Lead Engagements & Team Growth

BDO in New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Auckland is seeking an experienced Audit Senior Manager to lead end-to-end audits from planning through delivery in Auckland City. You will manage multiple engagements, coach junior staff and keep Partners informed on progress and risks.

With a strong grasp of audit methodology and accounting standards, you will build trusted relationships with clients, drive high-quality outcomes on time, and contribute to the development of the audit team and practice in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Senior Manager experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CA or ACA qualified.
• Strong understanding of audit methodology and accounting standards.
• Strong written and oral skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Manage team workflow and deadlines, keeping partners and stakeholders informed of progress.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and positive learning environment.
• Communicate expectations clearly to the team and provide constructive feedback regularly.
• Apply audit methodology and accounting standards effectively across all engagements.
• Ensure compliance with ethics, independence, and quality standards, mitigating risks appropriately.
• Identify audit and accounting issues early and recommend practical solutions to partners and clients.
• Manage budgets and timelines, including cost analysis and discussions with clients.
• Build strong client relationships, balancing client requirements with audit deliverables.
• Contribute to technical capability uplift, leading complex training sessions and sharing knowledge.

Skills

Audit leadership

Team coaching

Communication

Budget management

Ethics and quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CA or ACA qualification

Job description

BDO Auckland is seeking an experienced Audit Senior Manager to lead end-to-end audits from planning through delivery in Auckland City. You will manage multiple engagements, coach junior staff and keep Partners informed on progress and risks.

With a strong grasp of audit methodology and accounting standards, you will build trusted relationships with clients, drive high-quality outcomes on time, and contribute to the development of the audit team and practice in New Zealand.