Head Of Assurance Support

National Talent & Early Careers Manager at BDO NZ & Committee Member at NZAGE

Support audit quality at BDO in this newly created role.

An exciting and pivotal opportunity to support assurance teams, enabling quality outcomes.

Support a culture of continuous improvement in audit quality across BDO NZ

Coach, train, and guide assurance partners and teams

Competitive remuneration + CBD carpark + phone

About BDO

A unique combination of relationships, resources, and responsiveness.

That is what you get with BDO.

Our business is built on relationships.

We focus on what is important to you and adopt a partnership-style approach.

From Kerikeri to Invercargill, BDO National supports our 21 locally owned offices throughout NZ.

And with our global brand, you're connected to 160+ countries and territories and 111,000+ people.

The Opportunity

BDO New Zealand is seeking a highly experienced audit professional to lead our Assurance Support function.

This newly created "Head of" role is pivotal in driving audit quality, supporting our national network, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

You'll provide practical, business-focused support to assurance partners and their engagement teams, identifying development needs, delivering targeted training, and offering hands-on guidance to enhance audit quality.

You'll collaborate closely with quality leadership, with a core focus on being a trusted, in-business resource for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively identify development needs across the network through file reviews and regular dialogue with partners.

Deliver guidance, support, and training to improve the quality of assurance services.

Coach and support Assurance Partners and their teams, consulting on methodology and standards.

Collaborate with Quality & Ethics, Risk & Compliance, and Learning & Development teams.

Support the delivery of the annual work plan, training sessions, and audit conference.

Contribute to strategy, planning, and national initiatives.

About You

Associate / Associate Director or Partner level in audit, or equivalent experience in a technical / quality assurance role.

Previous client-facing audit experience, or current or recent experience in an internal-facing technical or quality role (e.g., audit technical, audit quality, professional standards).

CA qualification (or equivalent) and relevant tertiary qualification.

Strong knowledge of NZ and International Auditing and Assurance Standards, Quality, Professional and Ethical Standards, and Accounting Standards.

Excellent communication, technical, and analytical skills.

Commercial and pragmatic approach, with high ethical standards and integrity.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and adaptable mindset.

Competitive remuneration package

Car park and mobile phone

Birthday day off

Community day

Annual opportunity to purchase extra leave

APPLY NOW

If you want to join a highly talented and respected team, within a supportive and empowering environment, apply today and be YOUR best at BDO.

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in NZ ++

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Quality Assurance

Industries

Accounting

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