Audit Manager - Financial Services

About the role

PwC New Zealand's Assurance practice is hiring an Audit Manager in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, based in its modern waterfront office. You will work with leading financial services organisations across banking, insurance, funds and other regulated sectors, leading engagements, mentoring teams and helping clients strengthen confidence in financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and delivery of external audit engagements in line with regulatory and professional standards
• Manage and mentor audit teams, ensuring quality, efficiency and compliance throughout the audit lifecycle
• Build and maintain client relationships by understanding their business, risks and audit requirements
• Oversee identification and assessment of financial and control risks and develop audit strategies to address them
• Advise clients and internal teams on financial reporting matters and emerging regulatory changes
• Drive continuous improvement in audit processes and encourage innovation
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve complex audit issues and use technology, data and AI-enabled tools to improve audit quality and insight

Required profile

• 4+ years' experience in external audit within a professional services firm
• Proven experience leading audit engagements from planning to completion
• Bachelor's or Master's degree with a relevant professional accounting qualification (CAANZ, CPA, ACCA or ICAEW) completed or underway
• Experience supervising, coaching and supporting junior team members
• Interest in developing deeper expertise in financial services and banking clients

Required skills

• Knowledge of globally recognised financial reporting standards, including IFRS
• Strong organisation, time management and communication skills

What we offer

• Discretionary bonus opportunities, referral bonuses and retail discounts
• Global network, leadership development, AI tools and training, and formal learning pathways
• $250 annual wellbeing allowance, life and income protection, EAP, 15 days' paid sick leave and group-rate health insurance
• Flexible working, two paid recognition days per year and the option to buy up to two extra weeks of annual leave
• Paid parental leave, inclusive networks and paid volunteering leave

The role requires an independence review process and travel of up to 20%. Applications are made directly through the PwC careers site; early applications are encouraged.