Audit & Assurance Graduate

KPMG New Zealand

Audit Graduate role participating in a wide range of audit assignments and assisting clients in building trust in their financial information. Opportunities for professional development and mentorship in KPMG's Audit team.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeChristchurch • 🇳🇿 New ZealandEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in conducting audits, evaluating client processes for compliance, and identifying business risks. Proficient in summarizing audit findings and fostering collaborative relationships with clients and team members.

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Audit AssignmentsStatutory AuditsCompliance EvaluationClient Relationship ManagementProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Audit MethodologiesFinancial AnalysisResearch SkillsRisk AssessmentReporting

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProfessionalismAdaptabilityCreativity

Certifications & Qualifications

CA-Related Pre-Requisites

Industry Keywords

Assurance EngagementsBusiness RisksLegal ComplianceQuality StandardsValue-Added Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct a wide range of audit assignments, such as statutory audits, assurance engagements, investigations, and special reports.
Summarize the approach, work undertaken, and conclusions of each audit assignment.
Evaluate the effectiveness of client processes and controls to ensure compliance with legal requirements and identify areas for improvement.
Contribute to the determination of audit objectives and proactively identify business and audit risks.
Conduct thorough research, review relevant information, and provide concise summaries for each audit task.
Respond to client queries in a timely manner, formulate solutions, and identify value-added opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Are working towards a Degree majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related major - CA‑related pre-requisites are beneficial.
Bring a collaborative approach, working effectively with colleagues across the team.
Apply a pragmatic, solutions‑focused mindset to problem‑solving.
Build trusted and respected working relationships with clients through professionalism and credibility.
Help cultivate a dynamic, creative, and innovative team environment.
Embrace change and continuously seek opportunities for growth and improvement.
Drive excellence by upholding high standards of quality in your work.
Communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact, engaging and influencing others effectively.

Benefits

Comp & perks

An entry‑level position within our Audit team, supported by BOOST! – our Graduate Development Programme, starting alongside our National Graduate cohort and designed to build your capability, confidence, and career foundation in your first year.
A $2,000 sign‑on bonus to celebrate and support your first months at the firm.
A comprehensive induction week that goes beyond introductions, supported by facilitators from KPMG to help you understand your current skill set, identify development opportunities, and build skills, capabilities, and connections with graduates from across Aotearoa.
Opportunities to shadow and connect with divisional leaders, gaining mentorship, guidance, and insights to support your growth throughout your first year.
Graduate‑led Lunch & Learns, giving you the chance to present to your cohort, share experiences, seek feedback, and learn from fellow graduates.
A thriving culture where you can do Work That Matters, feel you Belong, and Thrive and Grow every step of the way.