Senior Auditor

Placements24; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Audit environment in East London

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Auditor to join the internal audit team in London. You will lead audits, assess controls, and advise on improvements to governance, risk management, and processes to ensure financial integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 4+ years of audit experience, and professional certification such as CIA, CA(SA), or CISA preferred. Strong communication and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CIA, CA(SA), or CISA certification preferred.
• Minimum 4 years in internal or external auditing, financial services preferred.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment, and control frameworks.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and audit software.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with all management levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and lead internal audit engagements across units and functions.
• Assess internal controls, risk management processes, and governance systems.
• Identify risk and non-compliance, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare clear audit reports detailing findings and corrective actions.
• Communicate results to management and follow up on recommendations.
• Stay current with auditing standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Audit software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a thorough and experienced Senior Auditor to join their internal audit department in East London . This role is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and corporate governance across the organization. You will lead audit engagements, assess financial and operational risks, and provide recommendations to improve business processes and ensure compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled auditor to contribute to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and operational efficiency within a leading financial services provider.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and lead internal audit engagements across various business units and functions.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance systems.
• Identify areas of risk and non-compliance, and develop practical recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports detailing findings, risks, and proposed corrective actions.
• Communicate audit results to management and stakeholders, and follow up on the implementation of recommendations.
• Stay current with auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CA(SA), or CISA is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in internal or external auditing, preferably within the financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and audit software.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance-based increments.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
• A professional and collaborative audit environment in East London.
• Support for ongoing learning and career progression within the audit function.