Senior Associate - Audit - Auckland

Introduction

Join EY and be part of a global organization dedicated to shaping your career with confidence. Collaborate with diverse teams in a transformative data environment to develop innovative audit solutions that automate and enhance audit processes, enabling meaningful client consultations and team engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate audits with proper attention to audit risk factors, ensuring all audits comply with internal policies and protocols.
• Carry out audit procedures with an in-depth understanding of the client entity's operational context.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of auditing techniques, methodologies, and documentation standards.
• Experience managing external audit and assurance engagements.
• Proven ability to lead the planning, execution, and reporting stages of audits.
• Possession of a degree and progress toward or completion of a recognized accounting qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.

Desirable Attributes

• Familiarity with accounting standards, including IFRS, and related financial reporting issues.
• Excellent communication, negotiation capabilities, and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience in project management with a focus on time management and effective communication.
• Capability to nurture strong client relationships, addressing concerns and offering valuable recommendations.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Career development opportunities focused on future skills acquisition and global experiences.
• Flexible work policies promoting work-life balance through autonomy and trust.
• A comprehensive benefits package including wellness incentives, additional flexible leave, and family-friendly policies such as gender-neutral paid parental leave up to 26 weeks.
• Competitive salary open for negotiation based on experience and skills.

Diversity and Inclusion

EY is committed to fostering an inclusive culture valuing diversity in age, nationality, ability, culture, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Applicants are encouraged to disclose any needs for support or accommodations to participate fully and equitably in the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• There are 5 vacancies for this role located in Auckland.
• Expected salary range: NZD 82,000 to NZD 99,500 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Standard full-time hours are a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.
• Employment screening by EY or an external provider will be required for the selected candidate.