Internal Auditor

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Office-based role

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a client in Queenstown to recruit a diligent and analytical Internal Auditor. You will evaluate risk management, controls, and governance, conduct audits, identify weaknesses, and propose practical improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Strong investigative skills and clear communication to management are essential. The role focuses on planning and executing audits, reporting findings, and following up on action plans across multiple departments to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing or related field.
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 4 years' internal or external auditing experience.
• Strong COSO and risk management knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits per annual plan and standards.
• Evaluate internal controls, risk management and governance.
• Perform financial, operational and compliance audits across departments.
• Identify deficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Prepare clear audit reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Follow up on management action plans to address findings.

Skills

Audit methodologies

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

COSO framework

Job description

About the Role

Our client in Queenstown is looking for a diligent and analytical Internal Auditor to join their finance and compliance team. This role is essential for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes across the organization. You will conduct audits, identify control weaknesses, and recommend practical solutions to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. The ideal candidate possesses strong investigative skills, a thorough understanding of audit methodologies, and the ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to management.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan and professional standards.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits across various departments.
• Identify control deficiencies, non-compliance issues, and areas for operational improvement.
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive audit reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Follow up on the implementation of management's action plans to address audit findings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, or a related field; CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in internal or external auditing.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk management principles.
• Proficiency in audit techniques and methodologies, including data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and stakeholder interaction.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Full-time, office-based role in Queenstown , offering stability and structured work.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the auditing field.
• Exposure to various aspects of the business through audit engagements.
• A supportive team environment focused on enhancing organizational integrity.