Assurance Audit Senior Associate

Auckland - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Kiaora

At PwC our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

This is a place to keep growing.Youlllearn from the best take on meaningful challenges and make a lasting impact for our clients our communities and Aotearoa.

Join a high-performing forward-thinking team where energy innovation and collaboration shape everything we do. As part of New Zealands leading professional services firmyoullwork on meaningful audit engagements across both public and private sectors partnering with leading local and globalorganisations.Youllbe challenged supported and inspired by dynamic business leaders and colleagues wholive inour values of care integrity and teamwork. This is more than an audit role itsan opportunity to grow your career make a real impact and help redefine what excellence looks like in assurance.

Ngākōreromotēneitūranga/ About the role

Wereseeking experienced auditors to join our Assurance team atSenior Associatelevel acrossPwC New Zealand office locations.Youllplay a key role in delivering high-quality external audit engagements across a diverse public and private sector client portfolio working with leading local and globalorganisations.

Thisfull-time role (Monday Friday minimum37.5 hoursper week)offers increased responsibility direct client engagement and opportunities to mentor junior team members all within a supportive values-led environment.Itsyour chance to deepen your technicalexpertise accelerate your career progression and make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future of audit in New Zealand.

Your day-to-day could include:

Collaborate closely with senior staff on statutory audit engagements guiding projects frominitialplanning through to final review and contributing to the evolution of our auditing practices.

Play a pivotal role in building public trust by delivering high-quality audits of financial statements that enhance the financial integrity and transparency of our clients.

Work directly with clients and high-performing teams to understand business needs ensure compliance with policies and standards test internal controls and substantiate financial information using best-practice audit methodologies.

Supervise and mentor junior staff and graduates fostering a culture of excellence while supporting their professional growth and development.

Leverage leading-edge technology to deliver high-quality external audit work in line with PwC auditmethodologyand auditing standards helping set new benchmarks for quality and innovation.

Ngāpūkengakakaweamaiekoe kawhakawhanakehiarāneiitēneitūranga/Skills you will bring or develop in this role

This is an excellent opportunity to build on your external audit experience ideally gained within a large globallyrecognizedprofessional services or audit firm.

Minimum3 years experiencedelivering external audit engagements within a complex regulated environment.

Professionally qualified or actively working towards arecognizedaccounting qualification (e.g.CAANZ CPA ACCA ICAEW or equivalent).

Demonstrated experience contributing to end-to-end external audit engagements including coaching supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members.

Strong working knowledge of internationallyrecognizedfinancial reporting standards particularlyIFRS.

A relevantbachelors or mastersdegree in accounting or a closely related discipline.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Ngāāhuatangahirahiraotemahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

Rewards- Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals

Growth- Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways

Wellbeing-$250 annual wellbeing allowance;Life & income protection;Sonder/EAP/Headspace;15dayspaid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)

Reputation- PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us andyoullaccelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.

Flexibility- Flexible working; supportive coaching culture

Time off-Twopaidrecognition daysoffprovided each yearduring ourannual summer shutdown period;purchaseup to two extra weeks annual leave

Whānau & community- Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

Mōteahatāuetatariana / What are you waiting for

Belong to a community of problem solvers where differences are embraced.Wellempower you with technology coachingflexibilityand trust to make a meaningful difference. Learn more on our careers site at here. Go further.

Please note:PwC Takes a break from 19 Dec 2025 to 12 Jan 2026.We appreciate you making an application.We will not be reviewing applications untilourreturn to the office and will contact you when we return in the new year.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Job Posting End Date

January 12 2026

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Management LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryKiaoraAt PwC our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.This is a place to keep growing.Youlllearn from the best take on meaningful challenges and make a lasting impact for our clients our communities and Aote...