Audit & Assurance Graduate (Feb 2027)

SANITI - Student Association of Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology Inc; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Graduate Development Programme (BOOST)

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

KPMG NZ invites applications from motivated graduates to join our Audit team in New Zealand. This entry-level role is supported by BOOST!

– our Graduate Development Programme, designed to build your capability, confidence, and career foundation in your first year. From day one you’ll work on a range of audit assignments, gain insight into client controls, and be mentored by divisional leaders to accelerate your growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to problems.
• Professionalism to build client relationships.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a graduate programme.
• Strong communication with impact and clarity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory audits, assurance engagements, investigations and special reports.
• Summarise the approach, work performed and conclusions for each audit.
• Evaluate client processes and controls for legal compliance and improvements.
• Contribute to audit objectives and proactively identify risks.
• Conduct research and provide concise task summaries.
• Respond to client queries, propose solutions and add value.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Problem-solving

Communication

Quality standards

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

\"Tītokona tō tātou tōnuitanga,mō Aotearoa, mō Tātou. Fuelling prosperity for New Zealand,for all New Zealanders\"

Our Opportunity | Ngā Āheinga:

Ready to kickstart a career where curiosity, purpose and learning collide? Join us as an Audit Graduate and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in professional services.

As part of our Audit team, you’ll work closely with a wide range of clients, helping them build trust in their financial information and strengthening how they operate. From day one, you’ll gain insider knowledge of New Zealand’s most influential organisations and play a part in helping them succeed — from the inside out.

If you're ready to learn fast, make an impact, and grow your career with intention, this is your moment.

Your Day-to-Day | Ngā mahi o ia rā:

• Conduct a wide range of audit assignments, such as statutory audits, assurance engagements, investigations, and special reports.


• Summarize the approach, work undertaken, and conclusions of each audit assignment.


• Evaluate the effectiveness of client processes and controls to ensure compliance with legal requirements and identify areas for improvement.


• Contribute to the determination of audit objectives and proactively identify business and audit risks.


• Conduct thorough research, review relevant information, and provide concise summaries for each audit task.


• Respond to client queries in a timely manner, formulate solutions, and identify value-added opportunities.

You - What you bring to our team | Ōu tā koha ki te whānau

• Are working towards a Degree majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related major - CA‑related pre‑requisites are beneficial.


• Bring a collaborative approach, working effectively with colleagues across the team.


• Apply a pragmatic, solutions‑focused mindset to problem‑solving.


• Build trusted and respected working relationships with clients through professionalism and credibility.


• Help cultivate a dynamic, creative, and innovative team environment.


• Embrace change and continuously seek opportunities for growth and improvement.


• Drive excellence by upholding high standards of quality in your work.


• Communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact, engaging and influencing others effectively.

Us - What we will provide for you | Ō mātou tā koha ki a koe

• An entry‑level position within our Audit team, supported by BOOST! – our Graduate Development Programme, starting alongside our National Graduate cohort and designed to build your capability, confidence, and career foundation in your first year.


• A $2,000 sign‑on bonus to celebrate and support your first months at the firm.


• A comprehensive induction week that goes beyond introductions, supported by facilitators from KPMG to help you understand your current skill set, identify development opportunities, and build skills, capabilities, and connections with graduates from across Aotearoa.


• Opportunities to shadow and connect with divisional leaders, gaining mentorship, guidance, and insights to support your growth throughout your first year.


• Graduate‑led Lunch & Learns, giving you the chance to present to your cohort, share experiences, seek feedback, and learn from fellow graduates.


• A thriving culture where you can do Work That Matters, feel you Belong, and Thrive and Grow every step of the way.

We’re inviting future leaders like you to step forward, back yourself, and Grow with KPMG.