Senior External Auditor - Lead High-Impact Audits

PwC South Africa; Hamilton; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Referral bonuses

Retail discounts & deals

AI tools and training

Wellbeing resources (Sonder/EAP/Headsp

Job summary

PwC New Zealand in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our Assurance team. You will lead external audit engagements, collaborate with clients to understand risks, and apply sound judgement to complex issues, while coaching junior staff and leveraging PwC methodologies.

You’ll work across diverse clients, with on-site, Hamilton office, and hybrid work options, in a supportive local team that integrates PwC’s national and global network to deliver high-quality audits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years external audit experience in large or international professional services
• Experience contributing to or leading end-to-end external audit engagements
• A recognised professional accounting qualification such as CAANZ, CPA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent, or be progressing towards completion
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, including IFRS
• Experience coaching, supervising or reviewing junior team members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, commerce or a related discipline

Responsibilities

• Leading key areas of external audit engagements and supporting delivery from planning through to completion
• Working directly with clients to understand their businesses, risks, processes and financial information
• Applying sound judgement to complex or unfamiliar issues and finding practical ways forward
• Reviewing internal controls, financial information and audit evidence in line with PwC methodology and applicable auditing standards
• Coaching and reviewing the work of graduates and junior team members
• Working closely with Managers, Directors and specialists across PwC to deliver the best outcome for our clients
• Using technology and AI-enabled audit tools to support quality, analysis and efficient delivery
• Spending time with clients on-site, alongside working from our Hamilton office and from home where appropriate

Skills

External audit experience

Engagement leadership

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CAANZ, CPA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or commerce

Job description

PwC New Zealand in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our Assurance team. You will lead external audit engagements, collaborate with clients to understand risks, and apply sound judgement to complex issues, while coaching junior staff and leveraging PwC methodologies.

You’ll work across diverse clients, with on-site, Hamilton office, and hybrid work options, in a supportive local team that integrates PwC’s national and global network to deliver high-quality audits.