Senior Associate - Assurance Audit jobs at Ey in New Zealand, Auckland

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As our Manager Internal Audit – Risk Consulting practice, you’ll play a crucial role in managing internal audit engagements to ensure the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. This role is based in
Auckland, New Zealand.

• Manage internal audit engagements, including planning, execution, and reporting. Engage with clients and manage client relationships effectively
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. Ensure compliance with internal audit standards and relevant regulations.
• Mentor and develop junior team members delivering Internal Audit, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

This is an onsite position based in our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland).

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or a related field, with strong analytical abilities and effective problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal capabilities are essential.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams.
• Professional services experience or experience in working with a large complex multi-facet organisation desired. Ability to manage budgets and oversee the team delivering Internal Audit.

Ideally, we may prioritize candidates with the following, but don’t worry if you don’t meet every criterion. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• New Zealand working Citizens, Permanent Residents
• A Bachelor or Master’s degree qualification.
• Professional accreditations and qualifications will also be considered favourably (CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP, CPA, CISA, CA).

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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As an Executive Support Coordinator (ESC), you’ll provide high-level administrative support to the organization. This role involves providing in-office support for local and visiting PPMDDs as well as supplemental in-office assistance. May also assist with tax, backup and interim support for PPMDDs with executive assistants on extended leaves. May also assist and coordinate local office events. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. You’ll be a key member of a team using your experience, skills and knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and practices to help achieve the goals of the business. You’ll present information to inform recommendations on business processes and be part of a high performing, diverse and inclusive team sharing best practices.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, organization, and execution of local office events, including team meetings, training sessions, and corporate gatherings in compliance with meeting and events policy and process and in collaboration with CBRE as necessary
• Coordinate with Meeting and Events team on logistics such as venue selection, catering, and materials preparation to ensure successful event delivery
• Prepare and organize materials for onsite meetings, presentations, and reports, ensuring all necessary documentation is readily available
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal personnel at all levels to complete support activities
• Manage and coordinate small projects and track progress
• Leverage strong working knowledge of applicable firm and service line quality, risk and confidentiality policies and guidelines in daily business operations
• Apply and share knowledge obtained on firm technology, work processes, resources, structure and business of the firm/service line/functional group
• Use firm knowledge, tools and network of resources to execute on deliverables and solve problems that arise to meet customers’ expectations
• Maintain documents on appropriate file servers and repositories, aid in the adherence to and reinforcement of record retention policies
• Act as a backup for other executive assistants during absences or peak workloads, ensuring continuity of support for executives which may include booking travel arrangements, processing and tracking business expenses in compliance with firm policy
• Collaborate with the executive support team to facilitate smooth operations and effective communication

Skills and attributes for success:

• Highly skilled attention to detail and self-assurance of quality of work performed or reviewed
• Ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities, organize workflow, anticipate customer needs and independently leverage alternative resources to achieve optimal operational excellence
• Proactively coach and share knowledge with colleagues
• Gain knowledge and develop and demonstrate advanced working knowledge of firm structure, service lines, key personnel, software and organizational policies and procedures
• Work independently with minimal supervision

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Ability to provide in-office support five days a week
• 4+ years of relevant business experience or combined no less than 2 years relevant experience and associates or higher degree
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook
• Proficiency in automated calendar management tools (e.g. Outlook) and various IOS and Android mobile devices

• Proficiency in MS SharePoint

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $46,900 to $98,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $56,300 to $111,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Our expectation is this is 100% in office job.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

As a Senior Consultant or Manager, you’ll provide actuarial consulting to clients mainly within financial services, with some work in the public sector as well. Your responsibilities will include managing projects and delivering results and strategic advice that help clients handle risk, optimise performance, and develop growth strategies. This role is to be based in our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.

Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities

• Work with a diverse range of clients, making a significant impact in both the public and private sectors.
• Collaborate across our broader Financial Services practice, including strategy, transactions, tax, technology, and risk professionals.
• Engage in a variety of projects – from business transformation, capital and risk management, pricing, and product innovation to liability valuation and appointed actuary work.
• Develop and implement actuarial models and methodologies tailored to client needs.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide strategic advice on risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Forge strategic partnerships in government, health, human services, and social sectors to enhance community wellbeing.
• Analyse and interpret data to uncover critical insights for informed decision-making.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory and legislative changes, and actively contribute to business thought leadership.

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

• Qualifications and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field. Completed, or progressing towards, a professional actuarial qualification (e.g., FIAA), with 3 to 5 years of professional experience in an actuarial role. Experience with coding, programming, and AI/GenAI is highly valued.
• Skills and Abilities: Proven analytical and problem-solving skills; strong quantitative abilities; proficiency with actuarial software and programming languages such as SAS, R, and Python. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building and maintaining client relationships, and the ability to present complex information clearly to non-specialists.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of general insurance, private health insurance, life insurance, superannuation, and wealth management. Experience in areas like product development and pricing, capital management, risk management, asset and liability valuation, IFRS 17, Prophet modelling, embedded value reporting, unit pricing, and retirement incomes is advantageous.
• Project Management and Leadership: Ability to manage projects, seek new business opportunities, and mentor junior staff. Demonstrates initiative, a can-do attitude, and a willingness to try new approaches.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Comfortable with complexity and flexible in a dynamic, technology-driven environment. Commitment to staying up to date with market trends, legislation, and regulatory changes, and contributing to business thought leadership.

We’re interested in your strengths, aptitude, and willingness to learn. Don’t worry if you don’t meet every criteria—what matters most is your attitude and potential.

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

We have 1 Senior Consultant and 1 Manager position available. The salary range for these roles is expected to be NZD 90,000 to NZD 180,000 dependent on skills and experience. This full-time role is for a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young New Zealand. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Your key responsibilities

This is a hybrid position based in our Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) office

• Work with diverse teams across the business to win, design, plan, and deliver projects to help clients leverage digital capability to drive better business and solve some of their most challenging problems
• Manage your own and team performance to achieve a high standard of client service
• Connect with our local and global networks to work with, share knowledge, and draw on the skills of other EY subject matter specialists
• Develop relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across all levels
• Be part of a team that not only helps leading NZ companies improve operational performance, streamline processes and manage change but also design the future of their business with a people centred approach

Here’s our ‘wish list’: While we do require suitable supply chain and operations consulting experience, don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go:

• Delivering business led, tech enabled business transformations (e.g. Supply Chain solutions and technology platforms such as, Analytics & Visualisations, Warehouse, Transport and Demand Management Systems, or Automation/Robotics, etc.)
• Logistics, inventory management or procurement in the consumer product or retail industry
• Strategic alignment and operating model reviews
• Business and process improvement projects including those that draw on Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong commercial acumen, and hands-on cost analysis and business case preparation

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Intrinsic, self-motivation to excel in the pursuit of challenging goals
• A positive attitude, with a passion for creative problem-solving and finding solutions
• A growth mind set, with a penchant for seeking out new experiences, knowledge, feedback and leadership opportunities
• Determination, and confidence navigating through periods of ambiguity and change

• A passion for a culture of collaboration and teaming

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences

• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young New Zealand. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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As our Senior Manager you’ll oversee a portfolio of client engagements and manages Technology Risk professionals in the delivery of information technology control engagements. You will identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement to deliver valuable outcomes for our clients. You will establish and leverage trusted relationships with our clients across a diverse range of industries, and work with them to build trust and confidence in our services.

This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) office

Skill and attributes for success

• To be considered for this role you must have the following skills & experience Lead the execution of audits/assessments of IT processes against leading practice IT risk and security frameworks and common standards (e.g. CoBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, Sarbanes Oxley Act).
• Manage teams to deliver IT Assurance/ Audit engagements - including evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls (e.g. application & IT general controls) in support of audits to meet external financial reporting requirements.
• Manage teams to deliver other assurance engagements including SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, agreed upon procedures, reasonable and limited assurance engagements.
• Establish audit objectives, and design and test as per audit methodologies, processes and audit report criteria.
• Conduct audit of client’s accounting systems and key business applications.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of IT and relevant business/ operational processes, activities, policies and systems.
• Partner with internal and external teams, addressing compliance, financial and operational risk, and assessing current state internal controls and frameworks in order to mitigate current and emerging risks.
• Report on the existence and effectiveness of the system of internal controls, and present findings of each engagement to Senior Management and Audit Committees as required and apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems (e.g., operating systems, databases, ERP, Data Warehouse, SaaS etc).

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree qualification in IT or related discipline, although finance, business or accounting qualifications will also be considered.
• Professional accreditations and qualifications will also be considered favourably (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP)
• Experience working on Audit engagements such as External IT Audits, IT General Controls, SOC1, SOC2, SOC3, SOX, GS007 or ASAE Audits.
• Experience in leading and managing Line1 and Line 2 technology risk governance roles in Financial Institutions.
• A passion for emerging technologies and working within a team to advise clients on how to manage IT risks and accelerate performance.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young New Zealand. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

As our Senior Associate you’ll find an exciting profession and industry to be part of right now. At EY you will work alongside the data transformation team to create new custom audit solutions which are at the forefront of innovation in digitalising and automating most stages of an audit, leaving time to genuinely engage, consult and connect with our clients and teams.

• Planning and coordinating audits with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues, ensuring audits are executed in compliance with policies and protocols.
• Executing audit processes with an understanding of an entity’s operating environment.

• Experience delivering external audit and assurance engagements.
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• A degree and/or progress towards/completion of a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent)

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Experience in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach.

• The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and providing value added recommendations.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young New Zealand. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities

• Preparation of SPFR financial statements
• Working with clients around month-end processes, management and board reporting, and budgeting
• Manage and coordinate tax compliance and tax advisory engagements
• Maintain continuous interaction with clients, manage expectations and ensure exceptional client service

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

• Minimum 3 years of BAS or Tax experience with a university degree; CA or similar certification is a plus but not required
• Strong leadership, supervisory, analytical, and organizational skills with proven success managing complex assignments
• Committed to learning in a tax technology environment and able to manage multiple projects with effective time prioritization

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation depending on skills and experience.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young New Zealand. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.