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An awesome opportunity to join BDO NZ in this pivotal role, where your expertise will drive ethical conduct and quality, ensuring superior outcomes across our services.

The Professional Standards Group (PSG) is dedicated to safeguarding the BDO New Zealand network through comprehensive quality assurance, proactive risk management, financial reporting technical support, and a continuous drive for improvement.

As the Head of Ethics and Independence, you’ll be responsible for operating an effective system of quality management for our non-assurance service lines, ensuring adherence to ethical standards, and driving excellence through innovative quality assurance practices, proactive risk management, and a steadfast commitment to continuous improvement.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic, detail-oriented individual, who is passionate about quality and excellence.

You’ll have strong organisational and communication skills, a solid understanding of auditing and ethical standards, and valuable experience as an auditor or in a regulatory role.

• Policy and Compliance Management: Align firm policies with BDO standards, address independence threats, and ensure local policies meet ethical standards.
• Empower Through Knowledge: Provide comprehensive training and development programs that equip our team with the skills and resources needed to excel in their roles and uphold the highest ethical standards and foster a culture of integrity and compliance.
• Project Work: Oversee client data systems, drive the adoption of global conflict checking technology, manage conflict checks, and provide evidence for quality management.
• Communication and Consultation: Advise on quality risks, communicate changes, handle ethical consultations, and lead investigations.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop monitoring procedures, manage remediation processes, and improve the Quality Management System.

ESSENTIAL EXPEREINCE FOR SUCCESS:

• Extensive auditing or regulatory experience (Associate or Director level) within a large corporate, governmental, or accounting firm.
• Strong organisational, communication, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of NZ and International ethical guidelines.
• Relevant tertiary and CA qualifications, with adaptability to learn new technologies.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and proactive team management

BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration
• Birthday day off
• Community day
• Annual opportunity to purchase extra leave
• Flexibility

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 20 locally owned offices throughout NZ. And with our global brand, you're connected to 164 countries and territories and 111,307 people working out of 1,803 offices.

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.

TŪ TANGATA AI KI BDO

** Candidates must have the legal right to work in NZ**

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