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# External & Internal Audit Manager at ZURU

- **Company:** ZURU
- **Location:** Auckland, New Zealand
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/zuru/0b2e318c-a935-41c0-82b3-c802da446995

## Job description

ZURU is looking for its External & Internal Audit Manager! If you thrive in ambiguity, process, and want to do it inside one of the fastest-growing consumer goods companies in the world keep reading!

## About ZURU

ZURU is on a mission to disrupt across industries, challenge the status quo and catalyst change through radical innovation and automation advances. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; ZURU Edge is pioneering new generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers.

ZURU is one of the fastest growing consumer goods companies in the world. Started by two brothers in New Zealand twenty years ago, we now turn over NZ$6 billion, employ 5,000 people across 34 offices, and sell into more than 150 markets across six consumer verticals — toys, baby care, home care, beauty, confectionery and pet — plus our biggest opportunity yet, Housing Tech.

## The role

This is the chance to own the global audit programme for one of the fastest growing consumer goods businesses in the world — from NZ! Based in our Auckland office and reporting to the Group Finance Director, you are the single operational owner of ZURU’s audit calendar: 50+ entities across more than 10 countries, one Group statutory audit run through to signed opinion, every local statutory audit and filing landed on deadline, and the outsourced provider network that prepares local statutory accounts.

You will also build ZURU’s internal audit programme from scratch across our factories and key transactional cycles. It is a Big 4 audit manager’s skillset applied in-house, at pace, with the mandate to redesign how audit is done here rather than simply administer it.

## What you’ll own

- Group statutory audit. The Group audit from planning to signed opinion — timetable, PBC lists, sample coordination, technical queries, audit adjustments and management letter points. You are the single point of contact for the Group auditor.
- Local statutory audits and filings. Every in-scope entity across North America, Europe, LATAM, Asia and ANZ, tracked against its local filing deadline — with any at-risk filing escalated before it slips, not after.
- Statutory accounts preparation. The third-party providers who prepare local statutory accounts: reviewing their output for accuracy before sign-off, and owning the local-GAAP-to-IFRS bridge and supporting documentation in every jurisdiction.
- Provider management. The panel of outsourced statutory accounting and audit firms — scope, fees, service levels and annual review. Your mandate is to consolidate duplicated engagements and hold providers to the agreed timetable.
- Internal audit programme. Building and running a standing internal audit cycle across factories, entities and transactional cycles — inventory, AP, payroll, revenue and treasury. You set the annual plan, execute the testing, write the findings and track remediation to closure.
- Findings and remediation. Translating external and internal audit findings into specific control fixes with named owners and dates, and maintaining a live view of audit status, open findings and provider performance for the Group Finance Director and COO.
- Audit readiness. Working alongside the financial accounting team in Shenzhen to make the close audit-ready by design — reconciliations, support files and technical memos prepared ahead of fieldwork rather than during it. Part of the job is lifting the technical capability of that team, not just reviewing their output.

No direct reports initially — you build the internal audit capability around you as the programme scales.

## What we’re looking for

- Qualified accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA / CPA) with 5–8 years in a Big 4 audit practice, at Manager or Senior Manager grade.
- Multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction group audit experience under IFRS, including audits of overseas subsidiaries and coordination of component auditors.
- Local statutory accounts across multiple jurisdictions, including local-GAAP-to-IFRS reconciliation and managing outsourced preparers.
- Practical internal audit or controls testing experience — designing the test plan, running the fieldwork, and writing findings that result in real control changes.
- FMCG or manufacturing audit exposure — inventory valuation, standard costing, high-volume transactional cycles.
- Technical depth on complex transactions — you can own the accounting treatment and translate it into clear journal instructions.
- A track record of applying AI and automation to audit, close and reporting — or a strong appetite and aptitude to lead it.
- A hands-on operator who leads by example, with a problem-solving mindset.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is the norm.
- Fluent English essential. Mandarin is useful given the Shenzhen-based team, but not essential.
- Able to travel to China and Hong Kong two to four times a year.

Why join? At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.

At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.

Get to know us a little better by checking out @lifeatzuru on Instagram or [www.zuru.com](http://www.zuru.com).

ZURU – Reimagining tomorrow 🚀

## #LI-JK1

## About ZURU

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ZURU is a privately held, family-owned conglomerate that designs and manufactures innovative toys, disruptive consumer goods, and develops fully automated construction technology.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; funded via a $20,000 family loan and reinvested profits)
- **Headquarters**: Hong Kong (with major hubs in Shenzhen, Auckland, Los Angeles, London, Modena, Ahmedabad)
- **Founded**: 2003
- **Founders**: Nick Mowbray, Mat Mowbray, and Anna Mowbray

## Core Business
ZURU operates across three core divisions that span multiple industries: toys (ZURU Toys), fast-moving consumer goods (ZURU Edge), and construction technology (ZURU Tech). Its primary customers are children and families (B2C through retail and e‑commerce), consumers of personal care, baby, and pet products (B2C), and the global construction industry (B2B – developers, builders, and homeowners). The company’s mission, as stated on its website, is to **“reimagine tomorrow”** – relentlessly disrupting stagnant categories and redefining what’s possible.

## Products & Services
- **[ZURU Toys](https://zuru.com/)**: A portfolio of more than 15 toy brands including Mini Brands™, Bunch O Balloons™, XSHOT™, Rainbocorns™, Robo Alive™, Smashers™, and Fuggler™. Distributed to major retailers in over 120 countries. Known for rapid innovation and viral product launches.
- **[ZURU Edge](https://zuru.com/)**: A consumer‑goods division building “tomorrow’s brands” across five verticals:
  - **Baby Care** – Millie Moon (premium nappies), Rascals (value baby care)
  - **Personal Care & Beauty** – MONDAY Haircare (fastest‑growing haircare brand in the US)
  - **Pet Care** – Rhodes Pet Science
  - **Home Care**
  - **Health & Wellness**
- **[ZURU Tech](https://zuru.com/built-different-the-zuru-story/)**: A construction‑tech division developing the world’s first fully integrated, fully automated building ecosystem. Key components:
  - **Dreamcatcher** – A proprietary BIM (Building Information Modelling) platform built on a gaming engine that lets consumers customise homes room‑by‑room, automatically handling compliance, structural loads, and site conditions.
  - **Automated factory** – A planned full‑scale facility (2 km × 800 m) where components are manufactured without human intervention and shipped to site.
  - 600+ engineers working across six global R&D hubs; over 100 patents filed.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $2.6 billion (as reported in ZURU’s own ‘Built Different’ story; year not specified, but context suggests 2024/2025)
- **Key Metric**: Employee count of **6,000** across 34 offices and 120+ markets (as of 2025). Annual revenue is not publicly disclosed.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The company is self‑funded (no external investors). Key partners include **Disney, Universal Studios, DreamWorks, Nickelodeon** (for entertainment toy lines), **Ulta Beauty** and **KFC** for co‑branded consumer‑goods launches, and **IKEA** (furniture scanned into Dreamcatcher for home customisation).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - ZURU Edge – MONDAY Haircare became one of the fastest‑growing US haircare brands within two years of launch.
  - ZURU Toys – Bunch O Balloons transformed the water‑balloon category; annual shipments of certain items exceed 39 million units.
  - ZURU Tech – First full‑scale homes are in production; the team is actively scaling the factory and software development.
  - Headcount grew from 5,000 (earlier reference) to 6,000, reflecting continued expansion.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical Integration**: ZURU owns its entire value chain – from concept and design to automated manufacturing (over 100 acres of factory space) and global distribution.
- **Speed of Innovation**: Known for being faster, leaner, and more agile than incumbents – “fire bullets, fail fast” is a core operating principle.
- **Cross‑Division Synergy**: Insights and lean manufacturing from toys are applied to consumer goods and construction, creating economies of scale and rapid learning loops.
- **Proprietary Construction Tech**: Dreamcatcher is a unique, patent‑protected platform that directly connects a consumer‑facing front‑end to fully automated production, potentially disrupting the $40 trillion construction industry.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale ZURU Edge**: Continue launching new brands in pet care, baby care, beauty, home, and health – targeting legacy categories with outdated incumbents.
- **Commercialise ZURU Tech**: Build the full‑scale automated factory, secure construction partners, and begin delivering homes at a fraction of traditional cost.
- **Global Expansion**: Extend reach into new markets (currently 120+ countries) and grow headcount, especially in engineering, R&D, and operations.
- **Talent Density**: Hire “the driven and the brave” – experts who can operate with radical candour and a compounding‑improvement mindset.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: ZURU’s internal DNA is built on principles like *Good Humans Only, Compounding Improvement (2% per week), Radical Candour, Shift the Needle, and Overprepare and Win*. The environment is described as high‑performance, meritocratic, and feedback‑driven.
- **Global Exposure**: Offices in 34 locations including **Shenzhen, Auckland, Los Angeles, London, Modena, and Ahmedabad**. Team members work on global projects that cross industries and markets.
- **Benefits**: Health insurance in most locations; 24/7 private gym (Shenzhen only); run clubs, table tennis, and social sporting teams; **Friday catered happy hours** to unwind and connect.
- **Professional Development**: Mentorship from leading entrepreneurs, access to training materials, and a culture of “leadership on the dance floor” – teams are given real responsibility early. Internship programs are available.
- **Work Model**: The company appears to be primarily **on‑site / office‑based**, though some roles may offer flexibility. The website emphasises collaboration and face‑to‑face connection.

## Sources
1. [zuru.com](https://zuru.com/) – Company overview, three divisions, mission
2. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zuru_(company)) – Founding details, founders, headquarters, brands
3. [zuru.com/built-different-the-zuru-story](https://zuru.com/built-different-the-zuru-story/) – Valuation, employee count, ZURU Tech details, factory scale
4. [zuru.com/careers](https://zuru.com/careers/) – Culture values (Good Humans Only, Compounding Improvement, etc.), benefits, locations, recruitment process
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/zuru](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/zuru) – Open roles (referenced for completeness)

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