Audit - Manager (New Zealand)

Role responsibilities

• The Audit Manager has broad professional knowledge and is
• developing specialist areas of expertise. Manages own work
• and has responsibility for the work of others, including
• supervising others and coaching to develop expertise.
• Regularly relates to others internally and externally to achieve
• results. Works collaboratively to develop own skills and
• problem solve.

Audit service delivery

• Managing audit assignments, including the assigned team, independently according to agreed standards and processes
• Establishing audit objectives and overall audit assignment scope to ensure efficiency and risk objectives are met, consulting

with a partner as necessary

• Coordinating all aspects of audit planning including client meetings, review requirements and planning documents
• Maintaining an overview of all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion as assigned, resolving or referring risks and issues

as appropriate

• Reviewing files and other work in preparation for final partner sign off
• Preparing final draft reports for partner sign off including audit report, management representation, summary of significant

matters and client recommendations

• Producing client deliverables, including drafting report and Key Issues Memoranda for review
• Analyzing potential solutions to complex situations and making recommendations for resolution
• Working with specialists and experts to assess and apply high-quality technical advice

Operational service delivery

• Managing workflow for self and team to ensure agreed quality and time standards are met including identifying potential

issues and resolving these or referring to partner with recommended solution

• Overseeing the process of preparing and raising invoices to ensure billing is completed according to agreed timeframes
• Supporting others to meet deadlines, e.g. by providing practical assistance or coaching
• Recording time according to agreed procedures
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement within the team or on assignments and recommending solutions or

alternatives to a partner

Other responsibilities

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Managing a portfolio of clients, including managing all aspects of the client relationship and ensuring positive working

relationships are maintained, and reporting on this to the partner on a regular basis

• Identifying potential risks or issues in regard to the client relationship and resolving or referring these to the partner
• Leading client meetings to inform client of progress and respond to questions and requests, consulting with and reporting to

the partner as required and/or agreed

• Ensuring audit reports are accurate and meet agreed reporting and audit standards
• Completing all work according to agreed standards and processes, including checking and sign off procedures
• Monitoring work of others to ensure compliance with agreed procedures and alerting the partner to areas of risk as necessary
• Working in conjunction with the manager/partner to ensure professional risk on any audit assignment is minimised, e.g.

through appropriate documentation

• Filing documents according to agreed protocol
• Applying knowledge of the firm's risk management policies, procedures, and ethical requirements to assess where risk may

exist and advising senior team members as appropriate, including potential ethical breaches

• Leading a team to ensure high quality client service
• Managing team performance including providing coaching and feedback, conducting regular performance appraisals
• Identifying areas for development in team members and working with partner and HR to implement appropriate response
• Assisting with recruitment, selection and induction of new team members, working in conjunction with HR
• Leading and/or participating in team meetings, locally or across the service line as requested
• Developing professional and technical expertise, e.g. by attending training, seeking feedback on work completed, using on-

the-job training opportunities

• Providing technical training to team members one-to-one or in groups as required.
• Participating in firm marketing and business development activities as requested (e.g. attendance at seminars)
• Building a network of contacts internally and externally to develop opportunities for business referral
• Participating in the preparation and presentation of proposals and other business development activities as requested
• Identifying possible business opportunities for the firm as part of day-to-day activities, discussing these with a partner and

following up as agreed

• Participating in team planning activities, including providing insights and information to assist with business planning

Qualifications, skills and experience

Skills and experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification that meets current CAANZ/ CPA requirements
• First time passes at each stage of the university and professional exams
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical audit concepts, standards and processes
• Team leadership experience
• Experience using Microsoft packages, internet, email (outlook)
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Experience using Audit methodology and tools, e.g Leap, IDEA, TBEAM, GTAP