Controls & Assurance Specialist

• Controls & Assurance Specialist
• KPMG (Auckland Office)  
• Auckland Consulting – Auckland Consulting /Permanent Full-Time /Hybrid

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.

The Opportunity:

We have opportunities at Senior Advisor /Assistant Manager (circa 3 - 4 years experience) and Manager (circa 5 years experience) working with our clients in our Corporates and Financial Services sectors.

In these roles, you will support our clients in either the design and implementation of control frameworks to manage risks within a business, or in the independent third party assurance testing of the design and operational effectiveness of controls.

Day to day you will:

Work alongside junior team members and management to support the overall scoping, execution, and delivery of a variety of controls, assurance and internal audit projects.

Provide practical advice and guidance to assist with the identification of risks and controls.

Use data and other innovation to analyse trends, patterns and identify risks in processes.

Maintain strong relationships with the client during and post engagements.

Provide technical knowledge, direction, coaching and training to colleagues through day-to-day management of teams on engagements.

Deliver reports post engagements with practical recommendations and insights to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes and systems.

Be involved in 'go to market' initiatives and business development with the ability to target clients and markets that interest you.

What you'll bring to our team:

Relevant experience gained across Controls, Assurance, Internal Audit or Risk working in the Corporates and/or Financial Services sector.

The ability to work collaboratively with a team of experts across the wider consulting teams

Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.

The ability to analyse information quickly and efficiently, using innovative and creative solutions to solve problems.

Highly organised with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities along with strong planning and project management skills.

A positive and flexible attitude and an enthusiasm to embrace new challenges and growth opportunities.

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 phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email KPMGAccessibilityNetwork@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.

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Position closing date: 20 September 2025