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Head of Assurance Support

Head of Assurance Support

BDO in New ZealandAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
4 days ago
Job description

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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