Assistant Manager/ Manager - Risk Consultant

KPMG New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Wellington is looking for a Manager to join their Consulting team. In this role, you will perform reviews over high profile projects, manage internal audits, and provide recommendations for improving business processes. Candidates should have experience in risk management and assurance, strong analytical skills, as well as excellent communication and project management abilities. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative working environment while engaging with government agencies.

Qualifications

• Previous risk and assurance/internal audit experience across various industries.
• Ability to analyse information quickly and efficiently.
• Strong communication skills including report writing and project management.

Responsibilities

• Perform reviews over high profile projects focusing on risk management.
• Manage overall scoping and delivery of internal audits and risk consulting projects.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve business processes.

Skills

Risk management

Oral and written communication

Report writing

Project management

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Problem-solving

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.

The Opportunity:

• Working alongside key government agencies in Wellington, our Consulting team is seeking an experienced Manager where you'll get a birds eye view of some of the key issues facing our clients in the 'new normal'.
• You’ll collaborate with colleagues from across the division, gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm, whilst working in a fast paced and energetic environment.
• Our teams work with boards and management to achieve optimal governance, risk and control environments that support organisations strategic and operational priorities.

Day to day you will:

• Perform reviews over high profile projects across various sectors in New Zealand, focusing on risk management, process reviews and controls.
• Manage the overall scoping, execution and delivery of a variety of internal audits as well as risk consulting projects.
• Use data to analyse trends and patterns and identify risks in processes.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their business processes, systems and organisation.
• Partner with technical subject matter experts to develop fit for purpose risk and control solutions.
• Participate in the career and performance development of junior team members by supervising their work, providing them with timely and specific performance feedback.
• Play a role in the development of business for the team, including identifying opportunities and pursuing them, developing thought leadership, leading client proposals and developing team capabilities.
• Build the reputation of KPMG through the quality of your work, expertise and judgement as well as innovative approaches.

What you'll bring to our team:

• Previous risk and assurance/internal audit experience across various industries. Ideally within a professional services firm, government agency and wider public sector, but it is not mandatory.
• The ability to analyse information quickly and efficiently, using innovative and creative solutions to solve problems.
• Oral and written communication is a key strength, including highly developed report writing along with planning, project management, relationship building, networking and influencing skills.
• A positive and flexible attitude and an enthusiasm to embrace new challenges and growth opportunities to gain experience.
• Be comfortable with ambiguity and have the confidence to solve problems and fill gaps in knowledge by questioning, collaborating with others and researching technical and contractual documentation.

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 phone Emma Payne on [phone] or email [e-mail]