Senior Audit Associate — Lead External Assurance

PwC New Zealand; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Wellbeing allowance

Health insurance

Flexible working

Paid parental leave

Volunteer leave

Job summary

PwC New Zealand, Hamilton, is seeking an experienced auditor to join our Assurance team as a Senior Associate. You’ll lead external audits from planning through to completion across a diverse client portfolio and gain exposure to PwC’s national and global network.

This role offers on-site work with some time from home, opportunities to coach graduates, and access to AI-enabled audit tools for quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of external audit experience in a large or international firm.
• Professional accounting qualification or progression toward completion.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Experience coaching or supervising junior team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead key areas of external audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Work directly with clients to understand business risks and processes.
• Apply sound judgement to complex issues and find practical solutions.
• Review internal controls and audit evidence in line with PwC standards.
• Coach graduates and junior staff, and collaborate with managers and directors.
• Utilize AI-enabled audit tools to support quality and efficiency.
• Spend time on-site and collaborate from the Hamilton office and from home where appropriate.

Skills

Audit experience

Client relationship

Leadership / coaching

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting / commerce

CAANZ, CPA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent

Job description

PwC New Zealand, Hamilton, is seeking an experienced auditor to join our Assurance team as a Senior Associate. You’ll lead external audits from planning through to completion across a diverse client portfolio and gain exposure to PwC’s national and global network.

This role offers on-site work with some time from home, opportunities to coach graduates, and access to AI-enabled audit tools for quality and efficiency.