Internal Auditor: Finance & Project Controls

Manaaki Ora; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TDS Project Management Limited is seeking a detail-oriented Internal Auditor to review and improve 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 to ensure that financial and project-related transactions are accurate, properly authorised, documented, and compliant with NZ requirements.

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.
• Experience in construction, property development, project management, or related industry would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, budgeting, procurement, and financial reporting.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Excel

Audit software

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related field

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

TDS Project Management Limited is seeking a detail-oriented Internal Auditor to review and improve 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 to ensure that financial and project-related transactions are accurate, properly authorised, documented, and compliant with NZ requirements.