Senior Internal Audit & Risk Consultant

Grant Thornton International; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional membership fees

Flexible working policies

Get Active allowance for fitness & gym

Social club & volunteering

Job summary

Grant Thornton New Zealand is seeking an adaptable Internal Audit and Risk professional to assist in audit, risk management, procurement and project engagements for diverse clients. You will support planning, testing, reporting and governance improvements while working within the Internal Audit and Risk team.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 2–3 years in internal or external audit or procurement, and knowledge of risk management principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CA, CIA, or CPA are advantageous.
• 2–3 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management or procurement.
• Understanding of risk management principles, internal auditing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Excel, Power BI, Tableau is beneficial.
• Data modelling knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in internal audit, risk management, procurement and project process improvement engagements, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Assess risks and assist in developing audit programs and testing procedures to address identified risks.
• Assist in the delivery of risk management projects.
• Support the team to ensure client service requirements are met.
• Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and assess compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Analyse data to provide assurance evidence and client insights.
• Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for enhancing internal controls and business processes.
• Prepare accurate audit reports, highlighting key findings and recommendations for management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Professional certifications (CA, CIA, CPA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grant Thornton New Zealand is seeking an adaptable Internal Audit and Risk professional to assist in audit, risk management, procurement and project engagements for diverse clients. You will support planning, testing, reporting and governance improvements while working within the Internal Audit and Risk team.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 2–3 years in internal or external audit or procurement, and knowledge of risk management principles.