Senior Hse Advisor – Field‐Focused Safety Leader

Corde; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Profix Consulting Limited is seeking an Internal Auditor specializing in risk assessment and advisory, focusing on evaluating internal controls, financial systems and operational processes for clients in hospitality. The role includes delivering strategic recommendations to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory alignment.

Candidates should have a relevant degree and significant internal audit experience, with travel to engagements internationally and a NZ-based office return between engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (ACCA, CPA, CA or CMA) or at least 5 years’ internal audit/risk experience.
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, controls, and business processes.
• Experience in hospitality sector hotel operations and related systems.
• Willingness to travel internationally and return to NZ office between engagements.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk-based internal audit plans for multiple client engagements.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits of departments, systems and processes.
• Test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Analyze data to identify control weaknesses and improvement opportunities.
• Report findings with recommended remediation timelines and actions.
• Provide training and guidance to client teams on risk management.

Skills

Risk assessment

Internal audit

Financial analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (ACCA, CPA, CA or CMA)

Tools

Hotel PMS

POS systems

Cost control systems

Job description

Job Description

As an Internal Auditor specialising in risk assessment and advisory, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating our and our clients' internal controls, financial systems, and operational processes to identify potential risks and provide strategic recommendations for their mitigation. You will ensure that our clients' business operations are aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Profix Consulting Limited is an appointed internal audit service provider to major hospitality operators for the Pacific and Southeast Asia regions, and a substantial part of the firm's internal audit work is delivered at hotel property level.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans that prioritise high-risk areas and critical business processes across the assigned organisations and client engagements.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and internal audits of departments, systems and processes in accordance with applicable engagement terms and professional internal audit standards.
• Document and test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across various departments.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify control weaknesses, potential vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management strategies, governance arrangements and the internal control framework.
• Collaborate with department heads and team leads to understand business processes and tailor audit procedures accordingly.
• Prepare detailed audit reports that outline findings, recommendations and agreed management action plans.
• Discuss findings and control deficiencies with site and corporate management, and agree remediation actions and timeframes.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and track progress towards risk mitigation goals, including follow-up on matters raised in prior internal audits.
• Advise senior management on strategic decisions based on audit findings and risk assessment outcomes.
• Maintain audit working papers and reporting records to professional standards so that engagement quality review can be performed independently.
• Stay updated on industry regulations, auditing standards and emerging best practices in risk assessment and advisory.
• Provide training, coaching and guidance to internal teams and junior auditors to enhance audit quality and understanding of risk management principles.

Requirements

• Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree or higher qualification, preferable in accounting (ACCA, CPA, CA or CMA), finance, auditing or a related discipline, or have at least 5 years’ previous experience in an internal audit or risk management position, either in-house or for a professional services firm.
• Have a strong understanding of risk frameworks, controls, and business processes.
• Have demonstrable internal audit or finance experience in the hotel or hospitality sector, including familiarity with hotel property management systems, point of sale and food and beverage cost control systems, and hotel revenue and cost control cycles.
• Be willing and able to travel internationally for engagement fieldwork, returning to the New Zealand office between engagements.

Desirable

• Previous experience in the use of major internal audit tools and IT technologies in performing internal audit projects.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and analytical skills.
• Previous experience in effectively managing a team of junior members.
• Previous experience delivering internal audit engagements across a range of industries and business structures.
• Working knowledge of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry.
• Alignment with PROFIX values - consistently high-quality service, proactive ideas that add value, accessible local relationships, and access to global expertise.
• An independent thinker who is not afraid to challenge or be challenged.
• Always striving to grow, driven to succeed, with the ability to see tasks through to the end and remain agile when things do not go to plan.