Senior Auditor

About the Role

Join a trusted financial services provider in New Zealand, Suncorp Group, as a Senior Internal Auditor. This key position involves delivering independent assurance on the efficiency of risk management, governance, and internal controls throughout the organisation. The role offers exposure to a diverse range of business areas within insurance and financial services, working closely with audit leaders and risk professionals to enhance technical skills, commercial understanding, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive internal audits across multiple business functions and risk domains.
• Evaluate internal controls and propose improvements to risk management processes.
• Analyze operational processes and data to pinpoint significant risks and suggest practical solutions.
• Prepare detailed audit documentation, findings, and reports of high quality.
• Effectively communicate audit outcomes to stakeholders at various organisational levels.
• Manage several audit projects and prioritize competing tasks simultaneously.
• Collaborate with business leaders and risk teams to uphold sound governance standards.
• Oversee remediation efforts to ensure appropriate action on audit findings.
• Support continuous enhancements within the Internal Audit department.
• Maintain exemplary audit quality and adhere to professional and regulatory standards.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven internal audit experience, preferably in financial services, banking, insurance, or complex corporate settings.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management, governance frameworks, and internal control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including data interpretation and insight derivation.
• Ability to confidently engage and influence stakeholders through professional dialogue.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competence in balancing multiple priorities while delivering quality outcomes on time.
• Awareness of commercial and regulatory contexts relevant to financial services.
• Experience integrating data analytics into audit processes is advantageous.
• A collaborative approach and dedication to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk, IT, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CA, CPA, IIA, or equivalent (or progress towards).
• At least three years of internal audit experience.
• Background in professional services, financial services, insurance, or banking preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a renowned and well-established Internal Audit team.
• Diverse exposure to business units and strategic initiatives.
• Potential career advancement within the Audit team and broader Suncorp Group.
• Flexible working practices promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• A supportive and team-oriented work culture.
• Employee benefits and discounts across the company.
• Access to ongoing professional development and learning support.
• Capacity to make a meaningful contribution within a leading financial organisation in New Zealand.

Additional Information

Suncorp Group fosters an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and supported. Adjustment requests for equitable recruitment participation or workplace inclusion can be confidentially discussed with the HR representative.