Manager OR Senior Manager - Internal Audit & Risk - Auckland

Grant Thornton; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Car park allowance

5 weeks annual leave

Volunteer day

Work from home days

Flexible working arrangements

Discounted gym memberships

Purchase up to 2 weeks extra leave per

Professional memberships

Fully funded social club

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Grant Thornton New Zealand is seeking an Internal Audit and Risk Manager to oversee internal audit and risk engagements, ensuring adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements. You will drive improvements in risk management, controls and governance across diverse clients.

You will lead audit programs, supervise staff, and deliver meaningful insights for management while working within a collaborative, supportive culture and flexible Auckland CBD arrangements including WFH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• CA/CIA/CPA or equivalent certification an advantage.
• 3+ years in internal audit, external audit or risk management.
• 2+ years successfully leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, internal auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading and managing engagements, including staff supervision.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal audit engagements, including planning, execution and reporting.
• Assess risks and develop audit programs and testing procedures to address identified risks.
• Conduct interviews with key stakeholders to gather information and understand processes and controls.
• Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and assess compliance with policies and procedures.
• Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for enhancing internal controls and business processes.
• Prepare accurate and concise audit reports, highlighting key findings and recommendations for management.
• Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure timely resolution of issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Risk management

Internal audit standards

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Independence & deadlines

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Audit software

Excel

Job description

• Build your career growth pathway
• Work with a great team, and supportive management
• Auckland CBD with flexible work arrangements + WFH

About our company

Grant Thornton New Zealand is a member of an ambitious global organisation providing audit, tax, and advisory services to dynamic organisations to unlock their potential for growth.
Our proactive teams led by approachable partners use insights, experience, and instinct to understand complex issues for privately owned, publicly listed and public sector clients.
Our collaborative culture means we share ideas as well as the responsibility for making them happen, and our fresh thinking and agile working helps businesses, communities, and our people to flourish.

About the role

As an Internal Audit and Risk Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of internal audit and risk engagements, following professional standards and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes across a range of clients. This is a challenging and rewarding position that offers variety and the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal audit engagements, including planning, execution, and reporting
• Assess risks and develop audit programs and testing procedures to address identified risks
• Conduct interviews with key stakeholders to gather information and gain an understanding of processes and controls
• Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and assess compliance with company policies and procedures
• Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for enhancing internal controls and business processes
• Prepare accurate and concise audit reports, highlighting key findings and recommendations for management
• Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure timely resolution of identified issues

About You

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Relevant professional certification (CA, CIA, CPA) an advantage
• Minimum of 3 years experience in internal audit, external audit or risk management, preferably with a public accounting firm or a large organisation
• Minimum 2+ years successfully leading a team
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, internal auditing standards, and regulatory requirements
• Experience leading and managing engagements, including staff supervision
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to various stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications and relevant software

About Our Culture

At Grant Thornton we are committed to growing authentic and inclusive leaders who create a vibrant and innovative working environment that inspire and engage our people to perform to their potential.
Our collaborative teams enjoy working together and ensure they are constantly learning, exceeding client requirements and expectations as a result.
Our Partners are down to earth, approachable, and recognise and reward achievements of the team and individuals. We enable our team members to be themselves at work and match drive and commercial acumen with further opportunities to learn and advance.
We will provide technical mentorship to help both professional and technical development.

Our Benefits

• competitive remuneration package
• car park allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave
• a day to volunteer
• work from home days
• flexible working arrangements
• discounted gym or sports memberships
• purchase up to 2 weeks extra leave per year
• professional memberships
• an excellent referral programme
• a fully funded and active social club
• on-going professional development opportunities