KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex problems, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.
The consulting environment at KPMG is dynamic and fast-paced, offering diverse opportunities to work on challenging projects with leading organisations across various industries. As a consultant at KPMG, you will be part of a collaborative team that provides strategic insights and innovative solutions to help clients address complex business issues and drive growth. You will work with experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Alongside this, we expect our people to engage in ongoing learning and responsible practice in relation to the cultural history, societal interests, and identity of Aotearoa New Zealand, and to reflect that learning in their behaviour, advice, and outcomes.
About the role
- Join a leading professional services organisation and take the next step in your Internal Audit career. You'll work in a dynamic consulting environment, partnering with a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of industries to solve complex business challenges, strengthen governance and controls, improve processes and manage risk more effectively. With clear career progression, strong development opportunities and exposure to senior stakeholders, this is an opportunity to broaden your experience, deepen your expertise and build your profile as a trusted adviser.
- While this opportunity may be advertised across New Zealand and Australia, the role is based in our Auckland office.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver and, depending on your experience, lead Internal Audit, Controls, Risk and Assurance engagements
- Help clients identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve processes and manage risk
- Build trusted client relationships and clearly communicate insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Apply analytical and critical thinking to complex business challenges and turn findings into practical solutions
- Collaborate with high-performing teams, with opportunities to coach and develop others
- Contribute to proposals, business development activities and the growth of client relationships
- Take ownership of your professional development and build the skills and experience required to progress your career
About You:
- 4+ years' experience in Internal Audit, Risk, Controls or Assurance, with more extensive experience expected at Manager level
- Proven experience across Internal Audit, Controls, Assurance or Risk, ideally gained within professional services, Financial Services or corporate environments
- A strong understanding of governance, risk and control frameworks
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving capability
- The ability to translate complex issues into clear, practical insights and recommendations
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, organised and collaborative approach
- For more senior candidates, experience managing engagements, developing teams and building strong client relationships
- For Manager-level candidates, a commercial mindset and experience contributing to proposals and business development would be advantageous
Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.
Life at KPMG
KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.
For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email Emma at
KPMGAccessibilityNetwork@kpmg.co.nz.
For any general questions about the role or recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at
Jobs@kpmg.co.nz.
We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.
As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:
— Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme
— Opportunities for local and international secondments
— Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work
— Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
— Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents
— A paid professional association membership of your choice
— Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees
— A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services
— The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups
— The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030
— An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities
— Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities
— An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!
We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.
