Audit Manager

Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something.  You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?

About this team: 

Auditing is a highly complex process, and the role of auditors as a vital link in the financial reporting chain has never been more important. Deloitte’s Audit team combines a strong business mindset with deep technical expertise and extensive industry experience to support clients across accounting, financial reporting, governance, compliance, and risk advisory.

Based in Wellington, you will be joining well-established, energetic, and multicultural teams, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality audit outcomes while making an impact that matters.

Your typical day will include:

• Leading and overseeing day-to-day operations of audit engagements
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements and compliance standards
• Preparing business reports and management letters for clients, highlighting key issues and recommendations
• Managing audit teams, including coaching and mentoring junior staff
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Leading audit engagements and ensuring high-quality delivery
• Presenting audit findings and recommendations to senior client management
• Reviewing reports, memoranda, and other deliverables
• Applying analytical thinking and problem-solving to address complex audit and risk issues
• Collaborating across teams to deliver exceptional client service

Enough about us, let’s talk about you. You are someone with:

• 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, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand audit, risk advisory issues, and stakeholder needs
• Strong communication skills and ability to positively influence clients, teams, and individuals
• Commitment to delivering high-quality client service and collaborating across

So, who is Deloitte in Aotearoa?  

We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity. Supported by a strong leadership team and member firms from over 150 countries across the globe, Deloitte New Zealand is in the business of solving complex problems.   

Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and technology services.   

Deloitte in Aotearoa recognises the uniqueness of our country identified in our founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  We uphold our responsibility(s) to the founding document and acknowledge Māori as the Tangata Whenua/Indigenous people.   

Our workplace and culture 

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people.  Our purpose is to make an impact that matters. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference. 

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘taking care of each other’ and ‘fostering inclusion’, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential.  

For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop. 

Deloitte New Zealand rewards 

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration. 

We have reimagined what ‘work’ looks like and how we can empower all our people to create a work experience that is distinct to their needs. Founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection, this is the Deloitte experience. 

We offer 

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best     
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships 
• Subsidised health insurance 
• Income protection insurance 
• 22 days annual leave 
• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks 
• A focus on wellness and well-being  
• Community focused volunteer days 
• A focus on the environment and sustainability 
• Plus much more 

Does this sound like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now! We’d love to hear from you. 

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

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