Auditor - Financial Services

Placements24; Canterbury; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Diverse audit assignments

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Auditor to join its internal audit team in Queenstown. The role focuses on evaluating internal controls, risk management, and governance across our Banking & Finance client portfolio in a hybrid work setting.

You will conduct audits, identify control weaknesses, and propose improvements, with 3–5 years in financial services audit, and relevant certifications encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA(SA), CIA, or CISA desirable.
• 3–5 years of internal or external auditing experience, preferably in financial services.
• Strong understanding of COSO and audit methodologies.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in audit software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audit engagements in line with annual audit plan.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Identify risks and control weaknesses, and develop remediation recommendations.
• Conduct testing of financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, risks, and solutions.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Audit software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and meticulous Auditor to join their internal audit team in Queenstown. This role is essential for evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance across the organization’s operations within the Banking & Finance sector. You will conduct comprehensive audits, identify areas of non-compliance or inefficiency, and recommend improvements to enhance operational integrity and financial reporting. The position involves a hybrid work model, allowing for a balance between on-site collaboration and remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audit engagements in accordance with the annual audit plan.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Identify risks and control weaknesses, and develop practical recommendations for remediation.
• Conduct testing of financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, risks, and proposed solutions.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Professional certification such as CA(SA), CIA, or CISA is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in internal or external auditing, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in audit software and MS Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement supporting work‑life balance in Queenstown.
• Exposure to diverse audit assignments across the company.