What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit & Assurance Intern - Christchurch - November 2025 Start position at KPMG New Zealand?
"Tītokona tō tātou tōnuitanga, mō Aotearoa, mō Tātou. Fuelling prosperity for New Zealand, for all New Zealanders"
Our Opportunity | Ngā Āheinga:
Now more than ever, an auditor's work is forward thinking, innovative and brings you straight to the heart of business issues. Audit at KPMG takes you behind the scenes of some of the world's most renowned companies, allowing you to provide market leading insight, critically informed solutions and trustworthy expertise to understand every aspect of a business from the inside out.
One of the best parts of Audit here is that you are working on something different all the time. In our work we help our clients establish that their financial statements are presented in a true and fair way.
Your Day-to-Day | Ngā mahi o ia rā:
- Prepare and complete a range of audit assignments, including statutory audits, assurance engagements, investigation and acquisition reports, limited reviews, proposals, and special reports.
- Summarize the approach, work undertaken, and conclusions of audit sections.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of client processes and controls.
- Contribute to determining audit objectives and ensuring compliance with auditing standards and software.
- Actively engage with clients, responding to queries, formulating solutions, and identifying value-added opportunities.
- Continuously develop client relationships, build networks, and assist with audit proposals for non-audit clients.
- Complete training, stay updated on business trends, and address knowledge gaps through continuous learning and development.
\n- Studying towards a Bachelors Degree or equivalent (Level 7)
- A collaborative approach with colleagues
- A pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- The ability to develop a trusted and respected working relationship with clients
- Inspire and motivate team members to reach their highest levels of performance
- Cultivate a dynamic and creative environment that breeds innovation
- Embrace and embrace change, constantly seeking opportunities for growth and improvement
- Drive excellence by setting high standards for quality
- Master the art of effective communication, captivating and engaging others with your words.
- A Summer internship within our Audit Christchurch team, starting alongside our National Intern cohort.
- Exciting opportunities for career growth and development
- A supportive and collaborative environment
- Flexible style of working dependent on individuals needs and work demands
- Join a large global firm and have the potential for international secondments
- Become part of an Intern cohort and make connections for life
- Everyone has the confidence to speak up and share their ideas
- Work shoulder to shoulder with clients to deliver real results
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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
— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand
— 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.