Graduate Internal Auditor - Risk & Compliance

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Training and professional certs (CIA, 

Mentorship and career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting for a prominent financial services client in East London to join their internal audit team. This entry-level role focuses on risk management, governance, and control assessments across the organization.

You will assist in planning, testing processes, and documenting findings while developing experience in auditing business processes and controls. Training and professional certification support are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Knowledge of COSO framework and risk management principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excel data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of internal audit engagements.
• Review and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Perform testing of financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Identify and document audit findings, control weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Assist in preparation of draft audit reports and management responses.
• Gather and analyze audit evidence.
• Liaise with business unit personnel to gather information and discuss findings.
• Stay current with regulations and audit methodologies.
• Support investigations and special projects as required.
• Contribute to risk assessments and annual audit planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Excel data analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Auditing/Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the financial services sector, is seeking motivated and detail-oriented graduates to join their internal audit team in East London, Eastern Cape . This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a career in risk management and compliance, auditing business processes and controls across the organization. You will play a crucial role in identifying potential risks, assessing compliance with policies and regulations, and recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency and governance. This is a chance to gain broad exposure to various facets of the business and contribute to maintaining the integrity and security of the company's operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of internal audit engagements.
• Review and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Perform testing of financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Identify and document audit findings, control weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Assist in the preparation of draft audit reports and management responses.
• Gather and analyze audit evidence.
• Liaise with business unit personnel to gather information and discuss findings.
• Stay current with relevant regulations, industry best practices, and audit methodologies.
• Support fraud investigations and special projects as required.
• Contribute to risk assessments and the development of the annual audit plan.

Requirements

• A recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk management principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis.
• High level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage tasks independently.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to East London, Eastern Cape .
• Eagerness to learn and develop a career in internal audit and compliance.

Benefits

• Our client provides a competitive starting salary, comprehensive training programs, and support for professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA).
• You will benefit from mentorship by experienced internal auditors and gain exposure to diverse business operations.
• The company culture promotes continuous learning, professional growth, and provides clear career advancement opportunities.
• Join a team that is dedicated to safeguarding the organization and fostering a culture of strong governance and control.