Senior Audit Lead — ISAs/IFRS Expert & Mentor

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown invites an experienced Audit Senior to lead financial audits for a diverse client base. This full‑time, on‑site role requires supervising junior staff and delivering high‑quality assurance services.

You will apply ISAs and IFRS standards, assess internal controls, and communicate findings to clients. Strong analytical, leadership and client‑facing skills are essential for successful engagement management.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of external auditing experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISAs and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete financial audits for a variety of clients.
• Supervise, train, and mentor audit staff on engagements.
• Assess internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare audit reports, findings and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact.

Skills

ISAs knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Audit experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

CA(SA) / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Audit software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown invites an experienced Audit Senior to lead financial audits for a diverse client base. This full‑time, on‑site role requires supervising junior staff and delivering high‑quality assurance services.

You will apply ISAs and IFRS standards, assess internal controls, and communicate findings to clients. Strong analytical, leadership and client‑facing skills are essential for successful engagement management.