Senior Auditor Christchurch

Consult Recruitment; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing benefits

Access to senior leaders

Job summary

Consult Recruitment is seeking a Senior Auditor to join the Christchurch team, managing external audit engagements from planning to completion and working directly with clients.

You will support the development of junior team members, gain broad industry exposure, and benefit from flexible working arrangements with direct access to senior leaders and experienced Partners.

Qualifications

• At least three years of external audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of auditing and financial reporting standards.
• CA, CPA or an equivalent professional qualification, or progress toward one.
• Experience managing audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Confidence supervising and supporting junior team members.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with clients from a range of backgrounds.
• Additional language capabilities may be advantageous.
• A collaborative and positive approach to your work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and complete external audit engagements
• Develop a strong understanding of clients’ businesses, processes and financial reporting systems
• Assess internal controls and identify potential risks or areas for improvement
• Prepare and review audit documentation and financial statements
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients
• Supervise, coach and support junior auditors
• Manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines
• Ensure work complies with relevant professional and regulatory standards

Skills

Audit expertise

Client relationships

Team supervision

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Progress toward professional qualification

Tools

Audit software

Job description

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An established professional services firm is looking for a Senior Auditor to join its growing Christchurch team.
You will manage external audit engagements from planning through to completion, work directly with clients and support the development of junior team members. This opportunity offers broad industry exposure, increasing responsibility and a clear pathway for continued professional growth.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, manage and complete external audit engagements
• Develop a strong understanding of clients’ businesses, processes and financial reporting systems
• Assess internal controls and identify potential risks or areas for improvement
• Prepare and review audit documentation and financial statements
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients
• Supervise, coach and support junior auditors
• Manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines
• Ensure work complies with relevant professional and regulatory standards

About you

• At least three years of external audit experience
• Strong knowledge of auditing and financial reporting standards
• CA, CPA or an equivalent professional qualification, or progress toward one
• Experience managing audit engagements from planning to completion
• Confidence supervising and supporting junior team members
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with clients from a range of backgrounds
• Additional language capabilities may be advantageous
• A collaborative and positive approach to your work

What’s on offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Direct access to senior leaders and experienced Partners
• Varied client and industry exposure
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Flexible working arrangements
• A range of wellbeing and team benefits