Senior Auditor

Parker Bridge; Auckland; On-site; NZD 153,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

International medical insurance

Relocation support

Return airfares

Job summary

A well-established accounting firm in Vanuatu is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead audit engagements and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of external audit experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and a strong knowledge of compliance frameworks. This role offers significant autonomy in a growing firm with opportunities for quick advancement into management. Relocation support and a tax-free salary will be provided.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in external auditing required.
• Confidence using audit software and data analytics tools.
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks like VAT and Companies Act.
• Confidence using audit software and data analytics tools.
• Exposure to the Pacific Islands or genuine interest in that environment is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage external audit engagements for SME clients.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements.
• Mentor and train junior auditors.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements under IFRS, IAS and IPSAS where required.
• Assess internal control environments and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, Companies Act and AML/CTF requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of new audit software and tools.
• Train, mentor and review the work of junior auditors.
• Clearly communicate findings and practical recommendations to clients and partners.

Skills

External audit experience

Knowledge of IFRS and IAS

Communication skills

Confidence in managing multiple engagements

Data analytics tools

Audit software proficiency

Communication skills

Pacific Islands exposure or interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification (completed or in progress)

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Audit software

Job description

Please note: this role is based in Vanuatu and relocation is required

I am working on behalf of a well established and steadily growing accounting and auditing firm, who are looking to bring a Senior Auditor into their team at an exciting time of expansion. This firm in Vanuatu are looking for someone to come in at senior level and really own their space. The client base is diverse, the work is varied, and there is genuine scope to step up into management for someone who knows their craft and wants to progress. The firm has a strong presence across the Pacific, so ideally you will either have exposure to the Pacific Islands or be someone who understands and appreciates the culture and environment. Relocation support is on offer, the salary is tax free, plus international medical insurance and return airfares.

This is a hands on senior role with plenty of autonomy. You will be leading audit engagements end to end, managing client relationships, and mentoring more junior staff while working closely with managers and partners.

What you will be doing day to day

• Leading and executing external audit engagements across a varied SME client base
• Managing client relationships and acting as their key point of contact throughout the audit process
• Planning and delivering risk based audits, including substantive testing and detailed review work
• Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements under IFRS, IAS and IPSAS where required
• Assessing internal control environments and identifying areas for improvement
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks including VAT, Companies Act and Anti Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism requirements
• Supporting the development and implementation of new audit software and tools
• Training, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior auditors
• Communicating findings and practical recommendations clearly to clients and partners

What we are looking for

• Three to five years of external audit experience, ideally within a Chartered Accountancy environment
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and IAS, particularly across SME clients
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or a similar field, along with a professional qualification completed or in progress
• Confidence using audit software and data analytics tools
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, MYOB and other accounting systems
• Someone comfortable managing multiple engagements and deadlines without compromising quality
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to deal directly with clients
• Exposure to the Pacific Islands or a genuine interest in working within that environment would be highly regarded

The reason for the vacancy is growth. The firm is expanding, the workflow is strong, and they need another capable Senior to support the next phase. For the right person, there is genuine room to develop quickly into a management level role.

If you are a capable Senior Auditor who enjoys owning client relationships, developing junior staff and working in a close knit but ambitious firm, this is well worth a conversation. Feel free to reach out to ************@parkerbridge.nzregarding any questions