Internal Auditor: Accounting, Projects & Compliance

Department Of Conservation (Doc); Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TDS Project Management Limited is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen financial controls across project costs, procurement, and operations, ensuring accuracy, proper authorisation, and NZ compliance.

The successful candidate will work with management, accounting staff, project teams, contractors, and other relevant parties to review processes, identify risks, and implement improvements in financial and project reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related field.
• Experience in internal auditing, accounting, financial control, or project cost control.
• Experience in construction, property development, or project management is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, budgeting, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to review complex financial information and identify risks and weaknesses.
• Strong written and verbal communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of financial transactions, project costs, procurement activities, contractor payments, and processes.
• Review project budgets, actual expenditure, cash flow, cost variations, and supporting documentation.
• Examine supplier invoices, purchase orders, subcontractor claims, and contract-related documents.
• Assess internal controls and identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Verify transactions are properly approved, recorded, and documented.
• Review accounting records and identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, or cost overruns.
• Monitor compliance with policies, contractual requirements, and NZ legislation and accounting practices.
• Prepare internal audit reports with findings and corrective actions.
• Follow up on audit findings and monitor implementation of improvements.
• Assist management in developing audit procedures and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, accounting staff, suppliers, and contractors to improve processes.
• Maintain confidential audit records and stay updated on accounting standards.

Skills

Internal auditing

Financial controls

Project cost control

Procurement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Auditing qualification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Audit software

Job description

TDS Project Management Limited is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen financial controls across project costs, procurement, and operations, ensuring accuracy, proper authorisation, and NZ compliance.

The successful candidate will work with management, accounting staff, project teams, contractors, and other relevant parties to review processes, identify risks, and implement improvements in financial and project reporting systems.