Senior Associates - Audit - New Zealand

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Audit team. This hybrid position will involve planning and coordinating audits, executing audit processes, and delivering exceptional client engagement. Candidates should have a degree in accounting or related fields and experience in audit engagements. The role offers competitive salary and extensive benefits including flexible work arrangements and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering external audit and assurance engagements.
• Knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting matters.
• Demonstrable experience of managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate audits with risk considerations.
• Ensure audits are executed in compliance with standards.
• Lead the planning and execution of audits.

Skills

Planning and coordinating audits

Executing audit processes

Audit technical skills

Communication and negotiation skills

Project management

Education

Degree in accounting or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Senior Associate - Audit - New Zealand

Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity
As our Senior Associate you’ll find an exciting profession and industry to be part of right now. At EY you will work alongside the data transformation team to create new custom audit solutions which are at the forefront of innovation in digitalising and automating most stages of an audit, leaving time to genuinely engage, consult and connect with our clients and teams.

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. This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Aotearoa. 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

• Planning and coordinating audits with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues, ensuring audits are executed in compliance with policies and protocols.
• Executing audit processes with an understanding of an entity’s operating environment.
• Knowledge of audit technical skills, audit methodology and audit documentation standards.
• Experience delivering external audit and assurance engagements.
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• 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 don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Experience in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.
• 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.
• 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.
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation depending 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.

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

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