Senior Consultant – Controls Advisory & Assurance

KPMG New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive scheme

Hybrid working model

Flexible leave options

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Learning & development

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

KPMG New Zealand is seeking a talented consultant to support internal audit, risk and control engagements across diverse clients. You will work with senior leaders to deliver meaningful outcomes and develop your advisory capabilities in a fast-paced environment.

Join a collaborative team that promotes learning, professional development and opportunities across local and international clients. Hybrid work model and strong career progression are available.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in Internal Audit, Risk, Controls, or Assurance.
• Proven experience in Controls, Internal Audit, Assurance, or Risk (Financial Services/Corporates preferred).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to clearly articulate insights and recommendations.
• Confident communicator who builds credibility with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal audit, controls, and assurance engagements across a diverse client base.
• Learn fast, grow faster by working with experienced leaders on complex challenges.
• Help clients strengthen controls, improve processes, and manage risk more effectively.
• Take ownership, grow capability, and progress with clear pathways.
• Work across industries, clients, and business processes—no two days are the same.
• Join a supportive, collaborative environment where people back each other.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk & Controls

Stakeholder Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Leadership Potential

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.

The Opportunity:

Looking to accelerate your career and deepen your expertise?

Join our Controls Advisory & Assurance team and work on meaningful engagements that drive real outcomes.

Take on meaningful work, build your profile, and develop into the advisor clients trust.

Day To Day You Will:

• Do Meaningful Work: Deliver internal audit, controls, and assurance engagements across a diverse client base.
• Learn Fast, Grow Faster: Work alongside experienced leaders and gain exposure to complex, real-world challenges.
• Make an Impact Early: Help clients strengthen controls, improve processes, and manage risk more effectively.
• Build Your Career Your Way: Take ownership, grow your capability, and progress with clear pathways.
• Variety & Exposure: Work across industries, clients, and business processes—no two days are the same.
• Be Part of a Strong Team: Join a supportive, collaborative environment where people genuinely back each other.

About You:

• 4+ years’ experience in Internal Audit, Risk, Controls, or Assurance
• Proven experience in Controls, Internal Audit, Assurance, or Risk (Financial Services/Corporates preferred)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Ability to clearly articulate insights and recommendations
• Critical thinker and problem solver with a knack for turning complexity into clarity
• Confident communicator who builds credibility with senior stakeholders
• Organised, proactive, and always ready for new challenges

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].

Benefits

- 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 footprint and 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 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.