Audit Senior Associate - Waikato

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.You’lllearn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa. Ngākōreromotēneitūranga/ About the role We’relooking for experienced auditors to join our Assurance team as Senior Associates in our Hamilton office— There’splenty happening in the Waikato! Ifyou’relooking for a lifestyle change or an opportunity to lay the foundations in a fast-growing region of New Zealand, this could be the role for you! You’llplay 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.It’syour 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. Minimum 3+ years’ experience delivering 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, particularly IFRS. A relevantbachelor’s or master’sdegree 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;15days’paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies) Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us andyou’llaccelerate 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 Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No #J-18808-Ljbffr