Internal auditor

Discount Rentals Ltd T/A Discount Car Rentals provides high-standard car rental servides and experience across New Zealand. We are now looking for an internal auditor to join us. This is a full time role requiring at least 30 hours per week, and the successful applicant would need to work at our Auckland branches.

Main responsibility 

To examine, verify, and evaluate the financial, operational, and managerial systems and processes across all branches of New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, ensuring integrity, efficiency, and compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards. The role supports senior management by conducting internal audits, identifying and managing risk, improving internal controls, and enhancing business processes through informed analysis and reporting. The position plays a key role in strengthening corporate governance, operational transparency, and strategic decision-making within the company.

Tasks and responsibilities

Conduct internal audits of financial and operational processes across multiple branches, including rental income, fleet maintenance costs, long-term hire agreements, and vehicle relocation expenditures.

Identify and assess operational, financial, and compliance risks within core business functions, including fleet procurement, insurance claims, customer contracts, and branch operations.

Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls to ensure compliance with relevant New Zealand legislation, vehicle rental industry regulations, and company policies.

Develop and implement audit plans, risk assessment frameworks, and reporting criteria tailored to the unique operations of the vehicle rental industry.

Assist management with financial oversight, including cash flow forecasting, cost analysis, budgeting for fleet acquisition, and risk mitigation strategies.

Review and report on equity and debt management strategies, tax planning, and cost controls to support sustainable growth and profitability.

Advise the executive team on regulatory compliance (e.g., Fair Trading Act, Consumer Guarantees Act, Road User Charges, vehicle registration and licensing), financial governance, and audit findings.

Collaborate with Operations and Finance teams to optimise internal systems such as booking workflows, damage reporting, claims processing, and vehicle turnover cycles.

Prepare clear audit reports with actionable recommendations, and follow up on the implementation of improvement measures.

Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies related to customer billing, third-party payments (e.g., mechanics, cleaning services), and fleet financing.

Attend management or board meetings (as required) to present audit findings and provide compliance-related insights to support strategic decisions.

The successful candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (or higher) OR Minimum 3 years of experience in auditing

• Good work attitude and good communication skills
• Strong motivation
• Quality workmanship and eye for detail
• Strong dedication to health and workplace safety
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with other team members.
• Strong ability to work independently