Senior Manager - Audit

BDO in New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Auckland is seeking an experienced Audit Senior Manager to lead end-to-end audits from planning through delivery in Auckland City. You will manage multiple engagements, coach junior staff and keep Partners informed on progress and risks.

With a strong grasp of audit methodology and accounting standards, you will build trusted relationships with clients, drive high-quality outcomes on time, and contribute to the development of the audit team and practice in New Zealand.

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 skills in English.

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

Audit leadership

Team coaching

Communication

Budget management

Ethics and quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CA or ACA qualification

Job description

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

We are looking for someone who is experienced, has strong commercial acumen and looking for career growth with:

• 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.