Senior Internal Audit & Risk Consultant - Flexible Work

Grant Thornton New Zealand Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Get Active gym allowance

Social club and team activities

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Grant Thornton New Zealand Ltd is seeking an Internal Audit and Risk professional to assist in diverse engagements across public and private sectors. You will work on planning, testing, and reporting, improving controls and governance processes for a range of clients.

You will collaborate with teams to address risks, develop audit programs, and deliver insights that support client outcomes. A degree in accounting/finance and 2–3 years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certification (CA, CIA, CPA) an advantage.
• Minimum of 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Excel, Power BI and Tableau 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.
• Assist the team with completion of tasks to ensure client service requirements are met.
• Analyse and evaluate internal controls and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Analyse data to provide assurance evidence and client insights.
• Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations to enhance internal controls and processes.
• Prepare accurate and concise audit reports with key findings and recommendations for management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Power BI

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CA/CIA/CPA advantageous

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Grant Thornton New Zealand Ltd is seeking an Internal Audit and Risk professional to assist in diverse engagements across public and private sectors. You will work on planning, testing, and reporting, improving controls and governance processes for a range of clients.

You will collaborate with teams to address risks, develop audit programs, and deliver insights that support client outcomes. A degree in accounting/finance and 2–3 years of related experience are expected.