Manager/ Associate Director - Audit

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Subsidised professional qualifications

Subsidised health insurance

Income protection insurance

22 days annual leave

Social events and wellbeing focus

Job summary

Deloitte New Zealand in Christchurch is seeking an Audit Manager to lead engagements, maintain regulatory knowledge, and deliver high-quality audit outcomes. You will coach junior staff, manage client relationships, and present findings to senior management.

The successful candidate will bring strong IFRS knowledge, Big 4 experience, and a collaborative mindset to drive impactful results for clients and teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as an Audit Manager.
• Experience in a Big 4 audit environment.
• Strong technical audit and statutory reporting expertise.
• Deep IFRS knowledge.
• Proven ability to build effective client relationships.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Leading and overseeing day-to-day operations of audit engagements.
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Preparing business reports and management letters for clients.
• Managing audit teams, including coaching and mentoring junior staff.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.
• Leading audit engagements and ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Presenting audit findings and recommendations to senior client management.
• Reviewing reports and other deliverables.
• Applying analytical thinking to audit and risk issues.

Skills

Audit management

Big 4 experience

IFRS knowledge

Client relationships

Mentoring junior staff

Presentation skills

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

Audit tools

Job description

• Department: Audit & Assurance | External Audit

Company Description

Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something. You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?

About this team:

Auditing is a highly complex process, and the role of auditors as a vital link in the financial reporting chain has never been more important. Deloitte’s Audit team combines a strong business mindset with deep technical expertise and extensive industry experience to support clients across accounting, financial reporting, governance, compliance, and risk advisory.

Based in Christchurch, you will be joining well-established, energetic, and multicultural teams, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality audit outcomes while making an impact that matters.

Job Description

Your typical day will include:

• Leading and overseeing day-to-day operations of audit engagements
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements and compliance standards
• Preparing business reports and management letters for clients, highlighting key issues and recommendations
• Managing audit teams, including coaching and mentoring junior staff
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Leading audit engagements and ensuring high-quality delivery
• Presenting audit findings and recommendations to senior client management
• Reviewing reports, memoranda, and other deliverables
• Applying analytical thinking and problem-solving to address complex audit and risk issues
• Collaborating across teams to deliver exceptional client service

Qualifications

Enough about us, let’s talk about you. You are someone with:

• 2+ years’ experience as an Audit Manager
• Experience working in a Big 4 audit environment
• Strong technical audit and statutory reporting expertise
• Deep knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Proven ability to build effective client relationships
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff and leading audit teams
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand audit, risk advisory issues, and stakeholder needs
• Strong communication skills and ability to positively influence clients, teams, and individuals
• Commitment to delivering high-quality client service and collaborating across

Additional Information

So, who is Deloitte in Aotearoa?

We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity.Supported by a strong leadership team andmember firms from over 150 countries acrossthe globe, Deloitte New Zealand is in the business of solving complex problems.

Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across audit and assurance, consulting, financialadvisory, risk advisory, tax, and technology services.

Deloitte in Aotearoa recognises the uniqueness of our country identified in our founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We uphold our responsibility(s) to the founding document and acknowledge Māori as the Tangata Whenua/Indigenous people.

Our workplace and culture

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Our purpose is to make an impact that matters. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference.

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living thesevalues, including ‘taking care of each other’ and ‘fostering inclusion’,is essential toensuring everyone feels included at work andable to reach their full potential.

For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.

Deloitte New Zealand rewards

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration.

We have reimagined what ‘work’ looks like and how we can empower all our people to create a work experience that is distinct to their needs. Founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection, this is the Deloitte experience.

We offer

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
• Subsidised health insurance
• Income protection insurance
• 22 days annual leave
• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
• A focus on wellness and well-being
• A focus on the environment and sustainability
• Plus much more

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.