Audit Senior or Assistant Manager, IT Audit

About KPMG New Zealand

KPMG New Zealand, a proud part of the international KPMG network, stands as one of the world's premier professional services organizations. We are dedicated to providing exceptional audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, ranging from private individuals and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to multi-national corporations and Government agencies.

Our Audit Technology Risk team is a critical component of KPMG's Audit division, delivering extensive IT risk management services throughout New Zealand. Our team members leverage deep knowledge and broad experience across various industries to consistently provide services that offer tangible value to our clients.

The Opportunity

As an Audit Senior or an Assistant Manager within our IT Audit team, you will be instrumental in providing hands-on expertise. Your role will involve delivering IT risk management audits and assessments, alongside formulating practical recommendations to help our clients effectively manage their business risks. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to build and develop relationships with technical specialists across the technology and security landscape. This is a full-time position, requiring a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, with available roles in our Auckland and Wellington offices.

Day-To-Day Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying and assessing IT risks within KPMG’s audit framework and clients’ overall business risks.
• Deliver IT audit projects, focusing on key governance, risk, and compliance matters across diverse IT platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and others.
• Evaluate the General IT Controls (GITCs) that support KPMG’s financial audit processes.
• Identify automated controls within client business processes and ensure their effective operation to mitigate business risks.
• Provide comprehensive IT assurance services.
• Apply strategic problem-solving, data analysis, report writing, and project management skills to address complex client challenges.
• Plan overall work requirements for engagements, including preparing budgets to achieve target recovery rates and managing projects against these budgets.

What You'll Bring To Our Team

• 2 to 4 years of experience in IT External or Internal Audit & Assurance, or IT Risk and Compliance.
• A relevant tertiary qualification; a professional qualification such as CISA, CISM, or CISSP is highly desirable.
• A proven ability to develop excellent client and internal relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated capability to execute projects effectively, often under tight deadlines.
• The ability to communicate solutions to complex issues in a clear, simple, and accessible manner.

Life at KPMG New Zealand

KPMG values diversity and actively encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. This includes individuals with disabilities, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions, or those who identify as neurodivergent. For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please contact Enya van Dulm at 04 816 4660 or via email.

Please note: KPMG New Zealand observes a summer shutdown period from December 20th, 2025, to January 12th, 2026 (inclusive). During this time, please anticipate a delay in response to any new applications.

Benefits

We are committed to offering rewarding careers to talented individuals and provide a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your work life holistically, regardless of your circumstances. As a KPMG employee, you will benefit from:

• Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Access to ‘Whanau@KPMG’ – offering 18 weeks’ paid flexible leave for all new parents, whether primary or secondary carers.
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, featuring bespoke learning pathways tailored for all employees.
• Discounts on a variety of lifestyle goods and services.
• Opportunities to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity networks as both a participant and an ally.
• Membership in our Social club, providing access to engaging activities such as cooking classes, painting sessions, quiz nights, and more.

Our belief in diversity of thought, background, and experience strengthens our relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients, and communities. We aspire to be recognized as an employer of choice for everyone, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation, or disability. Our inclusive culture actively promotes the development of our people nationwide.

Key skills/competency

• IT Audit
• Risk Management
• Compliance
• General IT Controls (GITCs)
• SAP
• Oracle
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• IT Assurance
• Project Management
• Data Analysis