Senior Audit Associate — Growth, Impact & Flexible Work

PwC; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Leadership development

AI tools and training

Wellbeing resources (Sonder/EAP/Headsp

Job summary

PwC New Zealand in Auckland is seeking a Senior Associate in our core Audit team. You’ll support external audits across manufacturing, utilities, infrastructure, consumer markets, retail, real estate and tech, within a dynamic, client-focused environment.

This full-time role is Monday to Friday with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week; you’ll deepen your technical expertise, guide junior staff, and contribute to the future of audit in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience delivering external audit engagements.
• A recognised accounting qualification, or active progress towards one, such as CAANZ, CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent.
• A relevant bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a closely related discipline.
• Experience contributing to end-to-end external audit engagements, including coaching, supervising, and reviewing junior team members' work.
• Strong working knowledge of internationally recognised financial reporting standards, particularly IFRS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and performing external audits of financial statements in accordance with regulatory and professional standards
• Conduct substantive testing and detailed audit procedures to identify financial statement risks and ensure accuracy and compliance
• Help assess internal controls and risk management processes to support audit conclusions
• Prepare clear and concise audit documentation and reports for clients and senior team members
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within audit engagements to enhance efficiency and quality
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to resolve complex accounting and audit issues

Skills

External audit experience

Accounting qualification

Accounting degree

Mentoring / coaching

IFRS knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting

Accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/ICAEW)

Job description

PwC New Zealand in Auckland is seeking a Senior Associate in our core Audit team. You’ll support external audits across manufacturing, utilities, infrastructure, consumer markets, retail, real estate and tech, within a dynamic, client-focused environment.

This full-time role is Monday to Friday with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week; you’ll deepen your technical expertise, guide junior staff, and contribute to the future of audit in Aotearoa New Zealand.