Internal Audit Analyst – Risk Services

About the role

Join PwC New Zealand’s Internal Audit practice in Christchurch as an Analyst focused on risk services. You will work with a diverse portfolio of clients, helping them strengthen their control environment and improve business operations through rigorous audit and risk assessments.

Key responsibilities

• Support delivery of internal audit engagements by executing project plans, conducting audits and business process reviews, and assessing risks, controls, and compliance across financial and operational processes.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key controls, identify gaps and emerging risks, and develop practical, business‑aligned recommendations.
• Prepare clear, high‑quality audit documentation and reports, communicating findings and insights to engagement teams and client stakeholders.
• Manage work‑plans, timelines, and quality outputs to ensure effective risk management and timely engagement delivery.
• Collaborate within engagement teams, share knowledge, and support junior team members as needed.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in internal audit or risk‑focused roles, with exposure to audit delivery, risk assessments, and business process reviews.
• Strong written communication and report‑writing abilities, capable of clearly articulating risks, control issues, and recommendations.
• Solid understanding of risk frameworks, internal controls, and business processes, including assessment of control design and operating effectiveness.
• Confident presentation and verbal communication skills for interacting with engagement teams and client stakeholders.

Required skills

• Proficiency with audit tools and IT technologies.
• Knowledge of risk frameworks and internal control assessment.
• Familiarity with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and internal audit methodology.