Senior Manager - Audit

BDO; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Auckland is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to lead end-to-end audits from planning through delivery, reporting to Audit Partners and guiding a team.

Based in Auckland City, you will set expectations, manage budgets and timelines, and coach juniors while maintaining high quality and ethics.

This role requires CA/ACA, 3+ years in senior management, and strong English communication; permanent NZ work rights are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Senior Manager experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CA or ACA qualified.
• Strong understanding of audit methodology and accounting standards.
• Strong written and oral English skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery.
• Manage team workflow and deadlines, keeping partners and stakeholders informed of progress.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and positive learning environment.
• Communicate expectations clearly to the team and provide constructive feedback regularly.
• Apply audit methodology and accounting standards effectively across all engagements.
• Ensure compliance with ethics, independence, and quality standards, mitigating risks appropriately.
• Identify audit and accounting issues early and recommend practical solutions to partners and clients.
• Manage budgets and timelines, including cost analysis and discussions with clients.
• Build strong client relationships, balancing client requirements with audit deliverables.
• Contribute to technical capability uplift, leading complex training sessions and sharing knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Audit experience

Client communication

Budget tracking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CA or ACA qualified

Job description

Step into a senior leadership role, lead major engagements and make your mark in a thriving Audit team!

26th August, 2026

BE YOUR BEST AT BDO
At BDO, our culture is built on strong relationships, collaboration and trust. As one of the world’s leading accountancy and advisory organisations, we work with clients of all sizes across a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our partnership-style approach we focus on what matters to our clients and deliver practical, high quality solutions through open, honest communication.

About the role

Based in Auckland City, our Audit Senior Manager leads the end‑to‑end planning, fieldwork and delivery of audits, reporting to Audit Partners. You’ll set clear expectations, manage workflow and deadlines across multiple engagements, and foster a positive team culture where seniors and Assistant Managers coach and develop juniors. A confident communicator, you keep clients and partners informed and aligned throughout.

Commercially savvy and technically strong, you apply audit methodology, uphold ethics and quality, and shape efficient approaches that address key risks. You’ll manage budgets and timelines, build trusted client relationships, and lift team capability by sharing knowledge and leading training—delivering high‑quality, on‑time outcomes that reflect our values.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery.
• Manage team workflow and deadlines, keeping partners and stakeholders informed of progress.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and positive learning environment.
• Communicate expectations clearly to the team and provide constructive feedback regularly.
• Apply audit methodology and accounting standards effectively across all engagements.
• Ensure compliance with ethics, independence, and quality standards, mitigating risks appropriately.
• Identify audit and accounting issues early and recommend practical solutions to partners and clients.
• Manage budgets and timelines, including cost analysis and discussions with clients.
• Build strong client relationships, balancing client requirements with audit deliverables.
• Contribute to technical capability uplift, leading complex training sessions and sharing knowledge.

Experience

• 3+ years of Senior Manager experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CA or ACA qualified.
• Strong understanding of audit methodology and accounting standards.
• String written and oral skills in English

Your Future at BDO Auckland

When you join us, we’ll make your growth our priority. We offer a supportive environment where your professional development is a key focus. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, gain exposure to various industries and collaborate with experienced professionals. Our team values innovation, continuous learning and the ability to make a meaningful impact.

You must currently be in New Zealand and hold permanent work rights to apply.