Senior Audit Associate — Lead Engagements, Flexible Growth

PwC; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Global network

AI tools and training

Wellbeing allowance

15 days paid sick leave

Group-rate health insurance

Flexible working

Two paid recognition days off

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is seeking an experienced Senior Associate in Hamilton to deliver high-quality external audits from planning through to completion. You will work with clients across diverse industries, building your technical capability and commercial understanding.

This role offers on-site and hybrid working options, with opportunities to grow within PwC's national and global network. A supportive local team will help you take ownership of engagements and advance your career.

Qualifications

• 3+ years external audit experience.
• Experience contributing to or leading end-to-end external audits.
• Professional accounting qualification or progress towards completion.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience coaching, supervising or reviewing junior team members.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead key areas of external audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Work with clients to understand their businesses, risks and processes.
• Apply judgement to complex issues and find practical paths forward.
• Review internal controls and audit evidence in line with PwC standards.
• Coach and review graduates and junior team members.

Skills

External audit experience

Leading audit engagements

Communication skills

IFRS knowledge

Coaching juniors

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Commerce

CAANZ/CPA/ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent (progress towards)

Job description

PwC New Zealand is seeking an experienced Senior Associate in Hamilton to deliver high-quality external audits from planning through to completion. You will work with clients across diverse industries, building your technical capability and commercial understanding.

This role offers on-site and hybrid working options, with opportunities to grow within PwC's national and global network. A supportive local team will help you take ownership of engagements and advance your career.