Assurance – External Audit – Manager - Christchurch

Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role 

We are looking for an experienced auditor to join our Financial Assurance team in Ōtautahi / Christchurch at Manager level. From our offices at the centre of our beautiful garden city, you will be responsible for working on various external audits with our clients. This is a full-time opportunity, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. 

Your day-to-day could include: 

• Leading audit engagements across a variety of the industries including financial services, manufacturing, retail, property, professional services, banking and much more

• Supervising junior staff and coaching them on audit methodology and best-practice

• Becoming an integral part of building the public's trust and confidence in our clients by delivering high quality audits of financial statements

• Working directly with clients and teams, understanding our clients' needs, checking compliance with policies and procedures, testing internal controls and substantiating financial information

• Using cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional external audit work

Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga  / Skills you will bring or develop in this role 
 

This is an excellent opportunity to build on your existing external audit experience which will ideally come from a globally known professional services firm. We are looking for the following competencies and experience to the role: 

• 5+ years’ work experience as an external auditor for a large, global auditing firm. Some of this experience must include Consumer Industry Products and Services with a specialty in mining (CIPS) 

• You must be a member of relevant professional accounting such as, but not limited to, CAANZ, CPA , ACCA or ICAEW 

• Proven experience leading audit engagements from planning to completion 

• Proven experience supervising, coaching and leading junior staff members on audit engagements 

• Experience working with globally recognised financial reporting standards such as IFRS 

• A relevant Bachelor's or Master's qualification in accounting or a closely-related subject 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English 
   

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi 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; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies) 

• Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems

• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture 

• Time off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up 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 
   

Mō te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for? 

Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.  

Grow here. Go further. 

Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered  

Motuhake / Independence: Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process. 

Tono tika mai / Please apply directly: We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. If you’d like to be considered, please apply directly - we’d love to hear from you.