Senior Auditor | Christchurch
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Auditor to join our Christchurch-based Audit team in a full-time role.
This is an opportunity for an auditor who enjoys taking ownership of engagements, working directly with clients and being part of a collaborative team. You’ll be involved throughout the audit process, from planning and fieldwork through to completion, while supporting and developing junior members of the team.
About the role
As a Senior Auditor, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of audit engagements across a varied client base, working closely with our Audit Partners, Audit Team and clients.
Your responsibilities will include:
Planning and executing audit engagements in accordance with applicable auditing and professional standards
Taking ownership of audit fieldwork and ensuring engagements progress efficiently and to agreed timeframes
Identifying and assessing key audit risks and determining appropriate audit responses
Preparing high-quality audit documentation and workpapers
Reviewing the work of junior team members and providing clear, constructive feedback
Working directly with clients to obtain information, understand their operations and resolve audit queries
Building strong and professional client relationships
Identifying audit issues and communicating these clearly to the Audit Manager and Partner
Supporting the completion and finalisation of audit engagements
Managing multiple engagements, priorities and deadlines
Coaching and supporting junior auditors and contributing to their technical development
Sharing technical knowledge and contributing to continuous improvement within the Audit team
Looking for opportunities to improve audit processes, efficiency and the overall client experience
About you
You’ll be an experienced auditor with strong technical capability, sound professional judgement and the confidence to take ownership of your work.
You’ll enjoy working directly with clients and supporting others, while maintaining the independence, professional scepticism and attention to detail required in audit.
Ideally, you will bring:
Several years’ external audit experience
Experience planning and delivering audit engagements
Strong knowledge of audit methodology and applicable auditing standards
Experience preparing and reviewing audit workpapers
The ability to identify risks and apply sound professional judgement
Experience working across a range of clients and sectors
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
The ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
Confidence communicating directly with clients
Experience reviewing, coaching or supporting junior team members
A proactive, well-organised and collaborative approach
A relevant accounting qualification and CA or CPA membership, or progress towards qualification, would be advantageous.
Why Ashton Wheelans?
At Ashton Wheelans, you’ll have the opportunity to take genuine ownership of your audit work while being supported by an experienced team. You’ll work across a varied client base, have direct client contact and be encouraged to contribute ideas about how we can continually improve the way we work.
We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified. Our people particularly value supportive and approachable colleagues, flexibility and autonomy, strong local team relationships, and a culture that is open to new ideas and innovation.
You’ll be based in our Christchurch office, working as part of a dedicated Audit team while also connecting with colleagues and expertise from across the wider Ashton Wheelans business.
Get in touch
If you’re an experienced auditor who enjoys taking ownership of engagements, building strong client relationships and helping others develop, we’d like to hear from you.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in New Zealand.