Senior Associate - Audit - Hamilton

About the Role

Join PwC New Zealand's Assurance team in Hamilton as a Senior Associate Auditor, where you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive external audits from planning to completion. This role involves working with clients in varied sectors such as infrastructure, utilities, manufacturing, forestry, not-for-profit, and other key public and private organizations. You will apply your technical knowledge and judgement on complex audit engagements, enhancing your commercial insight and taking ownership of your projects. The position requires approximately 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based mainly onsite with some flexibility to work from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead critical areas of external audit engagements and support their successful delivery from initial planning stages to final completion.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their business operations, risks, processes, and financials.
• Make well-informed judgements on complex or unfamiliar audit issues, proposing effective solutions.
• Evaluate internal controls, financial data, and audit evidence adhering to PwC's methodology and auditing standards.
• Mentor and review work done by junior colleagues and graduates, fostering team growth and quality.
• Collaborate closely with Managers, Directors, and specialists within the firm to ensure optimal client outcomes.
• Utilize technology and AI-driven audit tools to enhance audit quality, data analysis, and delivery efficiency.
• Participate in onsite client visits as well as working from the Hamilton office and remotely where appropriate.

Candidate Profile and Skills

• Possess at least three years of external audit experience, ideally gained in a large or international professional services firm.
• Experience contributing to or spearheading full audit engagements.
• Hold or be progressing toward a recognized professional accounting certification, such as CAANZ, CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting frameworks, including IFRS.
• Proven ability to coach and oversee junior team members effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, commerce, or a related field.

The successful candidate will also be adaptable, demonstrate sound judgement, and build positive relationships with clients and colleagues. Those who may not meet every criterion are still encouraged to apply, as skills and potential are highly valued.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Access to discretionary bonuses, referral rewards, and retail discounts.
• Opportunities for career growth through a global network, leadership programs, AI tools and training, and clear learning pathways.
• A supportive wellbeing package including a $250 annual allowance, life and income protection, access to mental health resources, 15 days of paid sick leave, and group health insurance eligibility.
• Flexible working arrangements within a collaborative and coaching-driven culture.
• Two paid annual recognition days off during the summer shutdown and option to purchase additional leave.
• Inclusive family and community support with paid parental leave, flexible options, financial planning assistance, inclusive diversity networks, and paid volunteer leave.

Additional Information

• Up to 20% travel may be required.
• Work visa sponsorship is available.
• Maintaining independence is essential to uphold PwC’s objectivity, with an independence review process for this role.
• This position requires direct application; no recruitment agency involvement.
• Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.
• AI-enabled recruitment tools may be utilized securely during the hiring process; however, all final decisions are made by PwC staff.