Manager – Controls Advisory & Assurance

KPMG New Zealand; Blue Mountains City; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible leave options

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Professional association membership

Wellbeing benefits

Volunteer time off

Job summary

KPMG New Zealand seeks an experienced Manager to lead Controls Advisory & Assurance engagements across Financial Services and Corporate clients. You will partner with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance and control environments while coaching high-performing teams.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to diverse industries, and opportunities to grow through business development and client relationship expansion.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Internal Audit, Controls, Risk, or Assurance.
• Proven experience in Controls, Internal Audit, Assurance, or Risk (Financial Services/Corporates preferred)
• Strong grounding in governance, risk, and control frameworks
• Track record of managing engagements and building senior client relationships
• Commercial mindset with experience supporting growth and proposals
• Critical thinker and problem solver with a knack for turning complexity into clarity
• Confident communicator who builds credibility with senior stakeholders
• Organized, proactive, and always ready for new challenges

Responsibilities

• Lead with Impact: Own and deliver internal audit, controls, and risk engagements across Financial Services and Corporate clients.
• Influence Where It Matters: Partner directly with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance and control environments.
• Build & Inspire Teams: Coach and develop high-performing teams while fostering a strong, collaborative culture.
• Shape Growth: Play a key role in business development, proposals, and expanding client relationships.
• Variety & Visibility: Work across industries on high-impact engagements with real exposure to senior decision-makers.
• Work That Works for You: Be part of a team that values flexibility, trust, and sustainable ways of working.

Skills

Internal Audit

Controls

Risk

Assurance

Governance

Client relationships

Business development

Communication

Job description

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex problems, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.

The consulting environment at KPMG is dynamic and fast-paced, offering diverse opportunities to work on challenging projects with leading organisations across various industries. As a consultant at KPMG, you will be part of a collaborative team that provides strategic insights and innovative solutions to help clients address complex business issues and drive growth. You will work with experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Alongside this, we expect our people to engage in ongoing learning and responsible practice in relation to the cultural history, societal interests, and identity of Aotearoa New Zealand, and to reflect that learning in their behaviour, advice, and outcomes.

The Opportunity

Ready to lead, influence, and make a tangible impact?

We are looking for an experienced Manager to join our growing Controls Advisory & Assurance team, helping clients tackle complex challenges and drive meaningful change.

Day To Day You Will

• Lead with Impact: Own and deliver internal audit, controls, and risk engagements across Financial Services and Corporate clients.
• Influence Where It Matters: Partner directly with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance and control environments.
• Build & Inspire Teams: Coach and develop high-performing teams while fostering a strong, collaborative culture.
• Shape Growth: Play a key role in business development, proposals, and expanding client relationships.
• Variety & Visibility: Work across industries on high-impact engagements with real exposure to senior decision-makers.
• Work That Works for You: Be part of a team that values flexibility, trust, and sustainable ways of working.

About You

• 7+ years’ experience in Internal Audit, Controls, Risk, or Assurance.
• Proven experience in Controls, Internal Audit, Assurance, or Risk (Financial Services/Corporates preferred)
• Strong grounding in governance, risk, and control frameworks
• Track record of managing engagements and building senior client relationships
• Commercial mindset with experience supporting growth and proposals
• Critical thinker and problem solver with a knack for turning complexity into clarity
• Confident communicator who builds credibility with senior stakeholders
• Organized, proactive, and always ready for new challenges

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email Emma at

For any general questions about the role or recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance.

We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.

As a KPMG Employee, We Will Offer You

• — Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme
• — Opportunities for local and international secondments
• — Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work
• — Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
• — Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• — A paid professional association membership of your choice
• — Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees
• — A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services
• — The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups
• — The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030
• — An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities
• — Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities
• — An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.