Senior Internal Auditor - Remote, Risk & Controls Expert

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor for a fully remote role within a well-established financial services group. You will evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance, conducting audits and delivering actionable recommendations to enhance compliance and efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds CIA/CA/ACCA/CISA certification with at least five years of auditing experience, especially in financial services, and will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills

Qualifications

• Certified internal auditor qualifications (CIA, CA(SA), ACCA or CISA) are required.
• Minimum of 5 years in internal or external auditing, preferably in financial services.
• Solid knowledge of auditing standards (IIA), risk management, and internal control principles.
• Proficiency in data analysis techniques and audit software.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to draft clear audit reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document internal audits per annual plan and standards.
• Assess effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and operational processes.
• Identify control weaknesses, non-compliance issues, and risks.
• Provide practical remediation recommendations and follow up on actions.
• Communicate findings clearly to management and coordinate external audits as needed.

Skills

Auditing

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Independent work

Education

CIA/CA/ACCA/CISA

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor for a fully remote role within a well-established financial services group. You will evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance, conducting audits and delivering actionable recommendations to enhance compliance and efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds CIA/CA/ACCA/CISA certification with at least five years of auditing experience, especially in financial services, and will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills