Senior Auditor - Lead Internal Controls & Risk

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

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.