Accountant—Fast-Track To Partnership

Bdo In New Zealand; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Dukes Home Limited seeks an Internal Auditor to strengthen financial controls and construction cost management across projects. You will audit financial transactions, project costs, procurement, and labor allocations while ensuring proper approvals and documentation.

Collaboration with management and site teams is essential to improve efficiency and accuracy. The role focuses on reviewing budgets, variations, supplier and subcontractor payments, and adherence to NZ requirements, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or related field.
• Relevant professional experience in internal auditing, accounting, financial control, project accounting, or construction cost control.
• Experience in construction, residential building, property development, project management, or related industry is a plus.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, budgeting, procurement, cost allocation, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of construction contracts, subcontractor claims, progress payments, retentions, and project variations would be beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with audit software or construction management tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of financial transactions, project costs, procurement activities, supplier accounts, subcontractor payments, and operational processes.
• Review project budgets, actual expenditure, cash flow, cost variations, and project profitability.
• Examine supplier invoices, purchase orders, delivery records, subcontractor claims, payment records, contracts, and supporting documents.
• Review labour costs, timesheets, payroll-related records, and allocation of labour costs to projects.
• Verify materials and costs are correctly recorded and allocated to projects.
• Compare budgets with actual costs and investigate variances and cost overruns.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify risks.
• Confirm transactions and payments are properly approved and documented.
• Review supplier selection, quotations, purchasing, and payment authorisation processes.
• Assist monitoring of contract variations, progress payments, and final accounts.
• Reconcile accounting records with project reports and bank transactions.
• Monitor compliance with policies, laws, and NZ accounting requirements.
• Prepare internal audit reports and present findings to management.
• Follow up on corrective actions and monitor implementation.
• Help improve internal audit procedures and financial controls.

Skills

Accounting standards

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Audit software

Construction management software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Internal Auditor – Accounting & Construction Controls

Three Dukes Home Limited is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Internal Auditor to review and strengthen the company’s financial controls, construction cost management, procurement processes, and operational procedures. The successful candidate will work closely with management, accounting staff, project managers, site teams, suppliers, and subcontractors. The role is responsible for ensuring that financial and construction-related transactions are accurate, properly authorised, adequately documented, and compliant with company policies and relevant New Zealand requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of financial transactions, construction project costs, procurement activities, supplier accounts, subcontractor payments, and operational processes.
• Review project budgets, actual expenditure, cash flow, cost variations, and project profitability.
• Examine supplier invoices, purchase orders, delivery records, subcontractor claims, payment records, contracts, and other supporting documents.
• Review labour costs, employee and contractor timesheets, payroll-related records, and the allocation of labour costs to individual construction projects.
• Verify that materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs are correctly recorded and allocated to the appropriate projects.
• Compare project budgets with actual costs and investigate significant differences, cost overruns, duplicated charges, or unusual transactions.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify financial, operational, procurement, and compliance risks.
• Confirm that transactions and payments are properly approved, accurately recorded, and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Review the processes for selecting suppliers and subcontractors, approving quotations, purchasing materials, and authorising payments.
• Assist in monitoring contract variations, progress payments, retentions, deposits, and final project accounts.
• Review accounting records and reconcile relevant information with project reports, bank transactions, invoices, and supporting documents.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, health and safety procedures, and applicable New Zealand legal and accounting requirements.
• Prepare clear internal audit reports outlining findings, identified risks, financial impacts, and recommended corrective actions.
• Present audit findings and practical recommendations to management.
• Follow up on audit findings and monitor the timely implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Assist management in developing and improving internal audit procedures, financial controls, procurement policies, and construction project reporting systems.
• Work with accounting staff, project managers, site teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to understand existing processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain complete, organised, and confidential audit records and supporting documentation.
• Keep up to date with relevant accounting practices, construction industry requirements, regulatory changes, and internal audit standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in internal auditing, accounting, financial control, project accounting, or construction cost control.
• Experience in construction, residential building, property development, project management, or a related industry would be an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, budgeting, procurement, cost allocation, and financial reporting.
• An understanding of construction contracts, subcontractor claims, progress payments, retentions, and project variations would be beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to review complex financial and project information and identify errors, risks, inconsistencies, and weaknesses in existing processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good audit report‑writing, documentation, and record‑keeping abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with accounting, construction management, or audit software would be an advantage.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a reliable and methodical professional who can independently review our financial and construction operations, clearly communicate audit findings, and provide practical recommendations.

The ideal candidate will understand both accounting controls and the commercial realities of residential construction. They should be capable of reviewing project costs, procurement, labour expenses, supplier accounts, and subcontractor payments while helping the company improve efficiency, accountability, and financial accuracy.

Financial Audits

• Verify accuracy of financial records and reports.
• Check compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Investigate any irregularities or discrepancies.

Project Audits

• Review project budgets vs actual costs.
• Audit contracts, subcontracts, procurement, and payment processes.
• Evaluate efficiency and identify potential cost‑saving areas.

Compliance Audits

• Ensure adherence to construction laws, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Verify licenses, permits, and certifications are up to date.

Operational Audits

• Assess operational processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Review internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Monitor use of materials, equipment, and manpower.

Risk Management

• Identify and assess risks related to project delays, fraud, or safety.
• Evaluate insurance coverage and risk mitigation plans.

Reporting

• Prepare audit reports and present findings to management.
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.

Job Details

• Title: Internal Auditor
• Salary: $32 -$35 per hour
• Contract: Full time 40 hours per week

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Typical Background

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.