Manager - Audit

EY; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Wellington is seeking a Manager in Audit to lead audit engagements and deliver meaningful insights into financial statements. Candidates must have proven external audit experience and relevant accounting qualifications. This role offers competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Negotiable salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering external audit and assurance engagements.
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• Knowledge of audit technical skills, audit methodology and audit documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the audit engagement by defining audit strategy and executing it in compliance with policies.
• Effectively manage the Audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues.
• Lead and manage fieldwork on clients' sites.

Skills

External audit experience

Audit planning and execution

Audit methodology knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Manager – Audit

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi

With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.

Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity

As our Manager in Audit, you’ll help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters.

At EY you will be given the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us. You can expect leading-edge learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations.

This is a hybrid position based in our Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities

• Manage the audit engagement by defining audit strategy, in consultation with the Senior Manager / Partner, and executing it in compliance with our policies and protocols.
• Effectively manage the Audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters.
• Lead and manage fieldwork on clients’ sites including liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the Audit process.
• Leverage your expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

• Proven experience in delivering external audit and assurance engagements.
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• Knowledge of audit technical skills, audit methodology and audit documentation standards.
• A degree and/or progress towards/completion of a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you do not tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• The ability to create a positive learning culture, and coach and counsel junior team members to help them to develop.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a project, with particular emphasis on time management and communication.
• The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and providing value added recommendations.

Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family‑friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender‑neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier‑free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

He rourou kai kei ō ringa hei tākoha? Tēnā haria mai!

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today

EY | Building a better working world

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third‑party provider.

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