Manager - Internal Audit

KPMG New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working across office, client,-

Flexible leave options

Wellbeing leave and health benefits

Volunteer time off

Job summary

KPMG New Zealand is seeking an experienced Manager in Risk Consulting to lead internal audit engagements for Christchurch-based clients. You will manage day-to-day delivery, understand client businesses, and produce clear reports while collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality services.

The role requires 6+ years in consulting or risk-related roles, professional qualifications, and strong communication skills. Travel across the South Island may be required; hybrid options may apply.

Qualifications

• Governance, risk and controls knowledge demonstrated across engagements.
• Ability to think strategically and translate client issues into solutions.
• Comfort with ambiguity and proactive problem solving through collaboration.
• Strong planning and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; report writing proficiency.
• IQA experience on transformation projects is advantageous; ERP familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall work requirements of engagements under the Partner or delegate.
• Develop understanding of clients’ businesses and industries faced by their challenges.
• Produce clear, well-presented documents and client-facing reports.
• Develop well-reasoned solutions within client environments and constraints.
• Engage with clients and collaborate to deliver services; maintain client relationships.
• Supervise and coach junior team members and manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Skills

Risk governance

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Report writing

Education

Professional qualification in relevant field

Tools

ERP knowledge

IQA on transformation projects

Job description

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex problems, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.

The consulting environment at KPMG is dynamic and fast-paced, offering diverse opportunities to work on challenging projects with leading organisations across various industries. As a consultant at KPMG, you will be part of a collaborative team that provides strategic insights and innovative solutions to help clients address complex business issues and drive growth. You will work with experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Alongside this, we expect our people to engage in ongoing learning and responsible practice in relation to the cultural history, societal interests, and identity of Aotearoa New Zealand, and to reflect that learning in their behaviour, advice, and outcomes.

The Opportunity:

• This Manager role is part of our Risk Consulting team and is responsible to the Partner, or delegate, for managing and delivering high-quality work on engagements to meet client’s needs.
• The focus will primarily on managing the delivery of a portfolio of internal audit services to clients, while also demonstrating flexibility in working on other consulting projects as required.
• The client portfolio is largely Christchurch based, with some, occasional, travel required to other South Island locations.

Day To Day You Will:

• Manage overall work requirements of an engagement
• Develop an understanding of clients’ businesses (e.g. issues they face, markets they operate in, key developments)
• Produce clear and well-presented documents and reports that will be delivered to clients as part of our work
• Develop well-reasoned solutions that recognise the constraints of client’s internal and external environments
• This is a client facing role and you will be expected to meet clients and work collaboratively with them to deliver our services
• You’ll also help manage a portfolio of tasks concurrently and work well under pressure to tight deadlines
• Supervise and coach and junior members of the team

What You'll Bring To Our Team:

• At least 6+ years of relevant practical consulting or experience in a risk associated role, with a strong understanding of governance, risk and controls. Experience in the Big 4 is advantageous but not essential.
• A relevant professional qualification
• Have an ability to think strategically
• Be comfortable with ambiguity and have the confidence to solve problems and to fill gaps in knowledge by questioning, collaborating with others and researching technical and contractual documentation
• Have a logical approach to planning and performing analysis tasks
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and focus on delivering high-quality work
• Be a highly motivated team player with strong communication skills including exceptional report writing
• Experience in proving independent quality assurance (IQA) on transformation projects would be advantageous. In addition, knowledge of complex ERP solutions or commonly used financial management systems would help set you apart from other applications. Equally an internal audit specialism in another functional or technical discipline would also be favoured.

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email Emma at [e-mail].

For any general questions about the role or recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.

As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

• Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme
• Opportunities for local and international secondments
• Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work
• Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• A paid professional association membership of your choice
• Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees
• A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services
• The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups
• The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprintand become carbon zero by 2030
• An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities
• Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities
• An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.