Regional Internal Auditor — Construction & Finance Controls

Img; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Dukes Home Limited is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen financial controls, cost management, procurement, and project reporting for residential construction operations in New Zealand.

The role collaborates with management, site teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to verify transactions, ensure proper approvals, and document findings. You will prepare clear audit reports and help implement corrective actions while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related field.
• Experience in internal auditing, accounting, financial control, project accounting.
• Experience in construction, cost control is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, budgeting, procurement, cost allocation.
• Understanding of construction contracts, subcontractor claims, progress payments, and variations.
• Excellent analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with solid audit reporting skills.
• Ability to review complex financial data and identify errors and risks.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office; familiarity with audit/construction software is a plus.
• Independent worker who can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of financial transactions, construction project costs, procurement activities, supplier accounts, subcontractor payments, and operational processes.
• Review project budgets, actual expenditure, cash flow, cost variations, and project profitability.
• Examine supplier invoices, purchase orders, delivery records, contracts, and supporting documents.
• Review labour costs, employees and contractor timesheets, payroll records, and cost allocation to projects.
• Verify that materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs are correctly recorded and allocated to the appropriate projects.
• Compare project budgets with actual costs and investigate significant differences, cost overruns, duplicated charges, or unusual transactions.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify financial, operational, procurement, and compliance risks.
• Confirm that transactions and payments are properly approved, accurately recorded, and supported by documentation.
• Review processes for selecting suppliers and subcontractors, approving quotations, purchasing materials, and authorising payments.
• Assist in monitoring contract variations, progress payments, retentions, deposits, and final project accounts.
• Review accounting records and reconcile relevant information with project reports, bank transactions, invoices, and supporting documents.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, health and safety procedures, and NZ requirements.
• Prepare clear internal audit reports outlining findings, risks, financial impacts, and corrective actions.
• Present audit findings and practical recommendations to management.
• Follow up on audit findings and monitor corrective action implementation.
• Assist management in developing and improving internal audit procedures, financial controls, procurement policies, and project reporting systems.
• Work with staff to understand processes and identify improvements.
• Maintain complete, organised, confidential audit records and documentation.
• Stay updated with accounting practices, construction industry requirements, regulatory changes, and internal audit standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Audit software

Job description

Three Dukes Home Limited is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen financial controls, cost management, procurement, and project reporting for residential construction operations in New Zealand.

The role collaborates with management, site teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to verify transactions, ensure proper approvals, and document findings. You will prepare clear audit reports and help implement corrective actions while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.