Audit Partner

About the Role

Join Grant Thornton New Zealand in Christchurch as an Audit Partner, a role designed for an experienced and proactive audit professional. You'll benefit from the resources of a large global accounting firm while enjoying a close-knit, personable work environment unique to Grant Thornton. As a partner, you'll manage a portfolio of diverse high-calibre clients representing distinct New Zealand and international business narratives, ensuring exceptional audit service quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and nurture a portfolio of clients, ensuring delivery of outstanding audit services and maintaining high client satisfaction.
• Lead growth initiatives within your client portfolio and contribute to the firm's wider business development efforts.
• Maintain technical expertise, advise on complex audit issues, participate in training, and mentor team members daily.
• Provide leadership and direction to audit teams, fostering development and implementing solutions to enhance performance.
• Engage in financial planning by setting budgets, establishing team work plans, monitoring targets with the audit service line leader, and reporting progress monthly.
• Mitigate business risk through strict adherence to professional and ethical standards and ensuring high quality work output.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should hold a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification or an equivalent overseas certification. Ideal candidates are current partners at accounting firms, returning audit professionals, or seasoned audit directors who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and business development. You should value team leadership, client engagement, and be looking for a workplace culture focused on people-first values, delivering quality work, and a supportive environment.

Additional Information

• Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
• Employment Type: Full-time, Onsite
• Cultural values at the firm include bravery, reliability, collaboration, ambition, and fostering a fun and authentic workplace.
• Partnership opportunities available with room for growth and advancement.

How to Apply

For further information or to submit your application, please contact Sarah Bailey at Walker Smith via mobile 022 126 0074 or email sarah@walkersmith.co.nz.