Manager OR Senior Manager - Internal Audit & Risk - Auckland
Description
- Build your career growth pathway
- Work with a great team, and supportive management
- Auckland CBD with flexible work arrangements + WFH
About our company
Grant Thornton New Zealand is a member of an ambitious global organisation providing audit, tax, and advisory services to dynamic organisations to unlock their potential for growth. Our proactive teams led by approachable partners use insights, experience, and instinct to understand complex issues for privately owned, publicly listed and public sector clients.
Our collaborative culture means we share ideas as well as the responsibility for making them happen, and our fresh thinking and agile working helps businesses, communities, and our people to flourish.
About the role
As an Internal Audit and Risk Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of internal audit and risk engagements, following professional standards and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes across a range of clients. This is a challenging and rewarding position that offers variety and the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage internal audit engagements, including planning, execution, and reporting
- Assess risks and develop audit programs and testing procedures to address identified risks
- Conduct interviews with key stakeholders to gather information and gain an understanding of processes and controls
- Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and assess compliance with company policies and procedures
- Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for enhancing internal controls and business processes
- Prepare accurate and concise audit reports, highlighting key findings and recommendations for management
- Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure timely resolution of identified issues
About You
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Relevant professional certification (CA, CIA, CPA) an advantage
- Minimum of 3 years experience in internal audit, external audit or risk management, preferably with a public accounting firm or a large organisation
- Minimum 2+ years successfully leading a team
- Strong knowledge of risk management principles, internal auditing standards, and regulatory requirements
- Experience leading and managing engagements, including staff supervision
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to various stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications and relevant software
About Our Culture
At Grant Thornton we are committed to growing authentic and inclusive leaders who create a vibrant and innovative working environment that inspire and engage our people to perform to their potential. Our collaborative teams enjoy working together and ensure they are constantly learning, exceeding client requirements and expectations as a result.
Our Partners are down to earth, approachable, and recognise and reward achievements of the team and individuals. We enable our team members to be themselves at work and match drive and commercial acumen with further opportunities to learn and advance.
We will provide technical mentorship to help both professional and technical development.
Our Benefits:
We offer a competitive remuneration package, car park allowance, 5 weeks annual leave, a day to volunteer, work from home days, flexible working arrangements, discounted gym or sports memberships, purchase up to 2 weeks extra leave per year, professional memberships, an excellent referral programme, a fully funded and active social club and on-going professional development opportunities.
Apply today and be more with Grant Thornton!
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