Senior Associate - Audit

About the role

EY is hiring a Senior Associate in Audit, working with the data transformation team to create custom audit solutions that digitise and automate most stages of an audit, while keeping time to engage with clients and teams. The position is hybrid and can be based in the Auckland or Wellington office, and may be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate audits, considering audit risk, and ensure they are carried out in line with policies and protocols
• Execute audit processes with an understanding of the entity's operating environment
• Lead the planning, execution and reporting of audits

Required profile

• A degree and/or progress towards or completion of a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience delivering external audit and assurance engagements
• Ideally, experience in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and related financial reporting matters
• Demonstrable project management experience, with attention to time management and communication
• Ability to build strong client relationships and give value-added recommendations

Required skills

• Knowledge of audit technical skills, audit methodology and audit documentation standards
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach

What we offer

• Career development with future-focused skills
• Flexible work arrangements
• Benefits including a yearly wellness incentive, an extra 8 weeks of flex leave per year and up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
• Competitive salary open to negotiation depending on skills and experience