Internal Auditor – Finance & Project Controls

Te Puia; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TDS Project Management Limited in the Bay of Plenty seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to review and enhance financial controls, project cost management, procurement processes, and operational procedures.

You will collaborate with management, accounting staff, project teams, contractors, and others to ensure accuracy, proper authorisation, documentation, and NZ-compliant practices across financial and project transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related field.
• Experience in internal auditing and financial control.
• Experience in construction, property development, project management, or related industry is a plus.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, budgeting, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with 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 advantageous.

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 internal controls and identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Verify transactions are properly approved, recorded, and supported by documentation.
• Review accounting records and assist in identifying discrepancies, unusual transactions, or cost overruns.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and NZ legislation and accounting practices.
• Prepare clear internal audit reports outlining findings, risks, and corrective actions.
• Follow up on audit findings and monitor implementation of 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 processes and identify improvements.
• Maintain organised and confidential audit records and supporting documentation.
• Keep up to date with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Internal auditing

Financial controls

Project cost control

Procurement

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Report writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

TDS Project Management Limited in the Bay of Plenty seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to review and enhance financial controls, project cost management, procurement processes, and operational procedures.

You will collaborate with management, accounting staff, project teams, contractors, and others to ensure accuracy, proper authorisation, documentation, and NZ-compliant practices across financial and project transactions.