Senior Internal Auditor – Remote, Risk & Controls Expert

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Ongoing professional development

Exposure to diverse business areas

Annual leave and sick leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Auditor for its internal audit team in a fully remote capacity. The role involves planning, executing, and reporting on audits to evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance.

You will work independently, conduct fieldwork, identify control weaknesses, and propose improvements while communicating with stakeholders at all levels. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in accounting/finance, professional certifications preferred, and a track

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related field.
• Professional certification such as CA(SA), CIA, or CISA preferred.
• 5–7 years of internal or external auditing experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and techniques.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and internal control systems.
• Proficiency with audit management software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits per standards (IIA).
• Assess risks and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Develop audit programs and work papers.
• Communicate findings to management clearly and concisely.
• Follow up on audit recommendations.
• Conduct special investigations as required.
• Stay updated on emerging risks and regulatory changes.
• Maintain independence and objectivity.
• Collaborate with external auditors when needed.
• Utilize audit software to improve efficiency.

Skills

Audit standards

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA)/CIA/CISA certification

Tools

Audit software

Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Auditor for its internal audit team in a fully remote capacity. The role involves planning, executing, and reporting on audits to evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance.

You will work independently, conduct fieldwork, identify control weaknesses, and propose improvements while communicating with stakeholders at all levels. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in accounting/finance, professional certifications preferred, and a track