Senior Associates - Audit - Christchurch

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Senior Associates - Audit - Christchurch Other locations: Primary Location Only Date: 17 Aug 2026 Requisition ID: 1736367 At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Senior Associate - Audit - Christchurch With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive. Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity As our Senior Associate you’ll find an exciting profession and industry to be part of right now. At EY you will work alongside the data transformation team to create new custom audit solutions which are at the forefront of innovation in digitalising and automating most stages of an audit, leaving time to genuinely engage, consult and connect with our clients and teams. At EY you will be given the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us. You can expect leading-edge learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. This is a hybrid position based in our Ōtautahi (Christchurch) office. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options. Planning and coordinating audits with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues, ensuring audits are executed in compliance with policies and protocols. Executing audit processes with an understanding of an entity’s operating environment. Knowledge of audit technical skills, audit methodology and audit documentation standards. Experience delivering external audit and assurance engagements. Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits. A degree and/or progress towards/completion of a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn. Experience in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters. Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach. Demonstrable experience of managing a project, with particular emphasis on time management and communication. The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and providing value added recommendations. Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learnmore . Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape!We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experienceswww.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionallywww.ey.com/nz/benefits Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch [email protected] or +61 3 8650 778x (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. EY | Building a better working world Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr