Intermediate/Senior Consultant - Internal Audit & Risk

About the role

Grant Thornton New Zealand is hiring an Intermediate or Senior Consultant for its Internal Audit and Risk team in Auckland. As part of the team, you will assist in internal audit, risk management, procurement and project engagements, following professional standards and regulatory requirements, and help improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes across a range of clients.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in internal audit, risk management, procurement and project process improvement engagements, including planning, execution and reporting
• Assess risks and help develop audit programmes and testing procedures to address identified risks
• Assist in delivering risk management projects
• 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 recommend enhancements to internal controls and business processes
• Prepare accurate, concise audit reports with key findings and recommendations for management

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Relevant professional certification (CA, CIA, CPA) is an advantage
• 2-3 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management or procurement, preferably in a public accounting firm or large organisation
• Understanding of risk management principles, internal auditing standards and regulatory requirements
• Legal entitlement to live and work in New Zealand (citizen, permanent resident or visa holder with a pathway to residency)

Required skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software
• Experience with Excel, Power BI and Tableau (beneficial); data modelling techniques (beneficial)

What we offer

• A supportive team environment and career development opportunities
• Professional membership fees
• Flexible working policies
• Tax-free public transport via Extraordinary
• Get Active allowance for fitness and gym memberships
• Active social club including team sports and volunteering days