Manager/ Associate Director - Audit

Deloitte New Zealand

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Deloitte New Zealand is seeking an Audit Manager/Associate Director to join its established, energetic, and multicultural Audit team in Auckland. The team supports clients across accounting, financial reporting, governance, compliance, and risk advisory, combining business insight with technical expertise and industry experience. The position leads and oversees audit engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery and compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements. It includes managing and developing audit teams, building strong client relationships, preparing and reviewing client-facing reports and other deliverables, and presenting audit findings and recommendations to senior client management. The role also involves applying analytical and problem-solving skills to complex audit and risk issues and collaborating across teams to deliver client service. Deloitte describes its workplace as inclusive and focused on positive outcomes for clients, communities, and people. The company offers flexible work arrangements, professional qualification and membership support, health and income protection insurance, annual leave, wellness initiatives, social activities, volunteer days, and an environmental and sustainability focus.

Requirements

At least 2 years’ experience as an Audit Manager.
Experience working in a Big 4 audit environment.
Strong technical audit and statutory reporting expertise.
Deep knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Proven ability to build effective client relationships.
Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff and leading audit teams.
Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to understand audit and risk advisory issues and stakeholder needs.
Strong communication skills and ability to positively influence clients, teams, and individuals.
Commitment to high-quality client service and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of audit engagements.
Maintain current technical knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements and compliance standards.
Prepare business reports and management letters for clients, highlighting key issues and recommendations.
Manage audit teams, including coaching and mentoring junior staff.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Lead audit engagements and ensure high-quality delivery.
Present audit findings and recommendations to senior client management.
Review reports, memoranda, and other deliverables.
Apply analytical thinking and problem-solving to complex audit and risk issues.
Collaborate across teams to deliver exceptional client service.