National Technical Accounting Associate Director- Make an Impact

Auckland, NZ /
Audit and Assurance – National Technical /
Permanent Full-Time
/ On-site
Hono mai kia eke ki te taumata teitei ka taea
We have strong shared values and the power of purpose to make a real difference.

Who are Deloitte?
We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity.
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. 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. Innovation is the oxygen that powers us, enabling us to embrace the unknown, the chaos, the mayhem, because we know this is where the magic can happen.

Our workplace and culture
Our purpose is to make an impact that matters. We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. 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, which include ‘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.

The Opportunity
The purpose of this role is to become a thought leader for the business and the first place that the firm's partners and people go to when they are not sure of an accounting treatment or audit requirement. You will know the sources for support material and be capable of researching and producing support material where there is none currently available.
The appointee to this role will able to heavily influence their direction and specialisation, with a clear mandate to become a genuine expert in a number of fields. You will be working with other highly talented professional people with the same dedicated focus to make an impact that matters and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service.

About you
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in external audit, working as an Assurance & Advisory Manager.
- Strong knowledge of New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, NZ IFRS and PBE Standards.
- Equally important will be your skills in communicating the crucial aspects of these standards throughout the firm and supporting others in their delivery of quality audits.
- Engaging across the organisation and taking responsibility for rolling out seminars and writing reports, submissions and articles

You will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:
- Managing multiple pieces of work concurrently with several Assurance & Advisory Partners.
- Regular communication with clients and audit teams
- Contribute to and/or take responsibility for the firm’s various audit quality initiatives
- Identifying and providing insightful recommendations about a broad range of business process.
- Ensuring client and internal deadlines are met, without compromising on audit quality.
- Providing practical advice within the framework of the Auditing standards and the firm’s audit methodology and policies
- Keeping audit quality top of mind. 

Deloitte 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
  
·        You will be rewarded with a competitive salary (from $135,000 to $145,000 p.a. dependent on experience)
- Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you 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 focussed volunteer days
·        A focus on the environment and sustainability
·        Plus much more
   
Does this sound exactly like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now!  We’d love to hear from you.
 
Nga Mihi
The Deloitte Talent Acquisition Team


Deloitte is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Knowing that people work best in different ways, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements if the working pattern you are looking for is not specifically indicated.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process. 

Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they do not match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage to apply.

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