Audit Senior Associate

PwC

Senior Associate delivering high-quality external audits across public and private sectors at PwC. Collaborating with clients and mentoring junior staff in a values-led environment.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeWellington • 🇳🇿 New ZealandSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate closely with senior staff on statutory audit engagements, guiding projects from initial planning 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 audit methodology and auditing standards, helping set new benchmarks for quality and innovation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3+ years’ experience delivering external audit engagements within a complex, regulated environment.
Professionally qualified or actively working towards a recognized accounting 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 internationally recognized financial reporting standards, particularly IFRS.
A relevant bachelor's or master's degree 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus opportunities
Generous referral bonuses
Retail discounts & deals
Global network
Leadership development
A.I. tools and training
Formal learning pathways
$250 annual wellbeing allowance
Life & income protection
15 days paid sick leave
Group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
Flexible working
Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period
Purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave
Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support
Inclusive networks
Paid volunteering leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

external auditfinancial statementsaudit methodologiesinternal controlsfinancial reporting standardsIFRSstatutory auditaudit engagementscoachingsupervising

Soft Skills

communication skillsrelationship buildingmentoringteam collaborationprofessional growthexcellencetrust buildingproject managementleadershipproblem solving

Certifications

CAANZCPAACCAICAEW