Audit Manager

Company Overview

At Deloitte, you don't just join a team; you contribute to something greater. They value curiosity, passion, and collaboration with talented individuals driven to make a significant impact. Based in Christchurch, the Audit team combines business acumen with technical expertise and industry knowledge to support clients in accounting, financial reporting, governance, compliance, and risk advisory.

Role Overview

As an Audit Manager, you will oversee daily operations of audit engagements, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering high-quality reports and recommendations to clients. You'll lead and mentor audit teams, build client relationships, and present findings to senior management. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential as you address complex audit and risk issues, working collaboratively across teams to provide exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day audit engagement activities.
• Stay current with regulatory and statutory requirements and compliance standards.
• Prepare detailed business reports and management letters highlighting critical issues and providing recommendations.
• Coach and mentor junior audit staff to develop their skills.
• Foster and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure high-quality audit delivery and lead team engagements effectively.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior client leadership.
• Review and approve reports, memoranda, and other deliverables.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to complex audit and risk challenges.
• Collaborate with various teams to deliver outstanding client service.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years experience as an Audit Manager, preferably within a Big 4 audit environment.
• In-depth technical knowledge of auditing and statutory reporting.
• Expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective client relationships.
• Experience leading audit teams and mentoring junior personnel.
• Strong presentation skills with effective communication to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Understanding of audit, risk advisory matters, and stakeholder needs.
• Ability to positively influence clients, teams, and individuals.
• Dedication to delivering superior client service and working collaboratively.

Additional Information

Deloitte New Zealand is committed to delivering impactful services across multiple sectors, upholding principles of diversity, inclusion, and cultural respect, acknowledging the Indigenous Māori people of Aotearoa. The organization promotes a workplace culture emphasizing balance, wellbeing, trust, and professional growth. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, subsidized professional qualifications and memberships, health and income protection insurance, 22 days annual leave, social events, wellness initiatives, community volunteering, and environmental sustainability efforts.

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