Internal Auditor – Accounting & Project Controls

JobSpace; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TDS Project Management Limited is seeking an Internal Auditor to strengthen financial controls, project cost management, procurement processes, and operational procedures. The role collaborates with management, accounting staff, project teams, contractors, and others to ensure accurate, properly authorised, and well-documented transactions compliant with NZ requirements.

The successful candidate will review budgets, costs, and variations; examine invoices and contracts; assess risks; produce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in internal auditing, accounting, financial control, or project cost control.
• Understanding of budgeting, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; good report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with audit software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of financial transactions, project costs, procurement activities, contractor payments, and operational processes.
• Review budgets, actual expenditure, cash flow, cost variations, and supporting documents.
• Examine supplier invoices, purchase orders, subcontractor claims, and contract-related documents.
• Assess internal controls and identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Verify transactions are approved and properly documented.
• Monitor compliance with policies, contracts, and NZ accounting practices.
• Prepare internal audit reports with findings and recommended actions.
• Follow up on audit findings and track improvements.
• Help develop and improve internal audit procedures and project reporting systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, accounting staff, suppliers, and contractors to improve processes.

Skills

Internal auditing

Financial controls

Budgeting

Procurement

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Report writing

Communication

Independent work

Excel

Audit software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting/Finance/Auditing/Business Admin

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Internal Auditor – Accounting & Project Controls

TDS Project Management Limited is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Internal Auditor to review and improve the company’s financial controls, project cost management, procurement processes, and operational procedures.

This position will work closely with management, accounting staff, project teams, contractors, and other relevant parties. The successful candidate will help ensure that financial and project-related transactions are accurate, properly authorised, adequately documented, and compliant with company policies and applicable New Zealand requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of financial transactions, construction project costs, procurement activities, contractor payments, and operational processes.
• Review project budgets, actual expenditure, cash flow, cost variations, and supporting documentation.
• Examine supplier invoices, purchase orders, subcontractor claims, payment records, and contract-related documents.
• Assess the effectiveness of the company’s internal controls and identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Verify that transactions are properly approved, accurately recorded, and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Review accounting records and assist in identifying discrepancies, unusual transactions, duplicated payments, or cost overruns.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and relevant New Zealand legislation and accounting practices.
• Prepare clear internal audit reports outlining findings, identified risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Follow up on audit findings and monitor the implementation of agreed improvements.
• Assist management in developing and improving internal audit procedures, financial controls, and project reporting systems.
• Work with project managers, accounting staff, suppliers, and contractors to understand existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain organised and confidential audit records and supporting documentation.
• Keep up to date with relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in internal auditing, accounting, financial control, or project cost control.
• Experience in construction, property development, project management, or a related industry would be an advantage.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, budgeting, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to review complex financial information and identify errors, risks, and process weaknesses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good report-writing and record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with accounting 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 assess our financial and operational processes, communicate findings clearly, and provide practical recommendations. The ideal candidate will understand both accounting controls and the commercial realities of construction and project management.