Senior Controls Advisory & Assurance Manager

KPMG New Zealand; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual incentive scheme

Local & international secondments

Wellbeing benefits

18 weeks parental leave

Professional membership

Job summary

KPMG New Zealand is seeking an experienced Manager to join our Controls Advisory & Assurance team. Lead internal audit, controls and risk engagements for Financial Services and Corporate clients, while partnering with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance and control environments.

You will coach teams, contribute to business development, and advance client relationships across industries. Our flexible approach includes hybrid working and opportunities for growth within a supportive,

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Internal Audit, Controls, Risk, or Assurance.
• Proven experience in Controls, Internal Audit, Assurance, or Risk (Financial Services/Corporates preferred)
• Strong grounding in governance, risk, and control frameworks
• Track record of managing engagements and building senior client relationships
• Commercial mindset with experience supporting growth and proposals
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit, controls and risk engagements across Financial Services and Corporate clients.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance and control environments.
• Coach and develop high-performing teams while fostering a collaborative culture.
• Play a key role in business development, proposals and client relationship growth.
• Work across industries on high‑impact engagements with visibility to senior decision-makers.
• Support flexible, trusted, and sustainable ways of working for the team.

Job description

KPMG New Zealand is seeking an experienced Manager to join our Controls Advisory & Assurance team. Lead internal audit, controls and risk engagements for Financial Services and Corporate clients, while partnering with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance and control environments.

You will coach teams, contribute to business development, and advance client relationships across industries. Our flexible approach includes hybrid working and opportunities for growth within a supportive,