Internal Audit Consultant

outsidecapital; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Part time

Job summary

outsidecapital is looking for an Internal Audit Consultant in South Africa. This contract-based role involves delivering internal audit assignments across various client environments, particularly in financial services, telecoms, and FMCG. Candidates should have 5-10 years of internal audit experience and the ability to operate independently. The position may involve hybrid or onsite engagements, providing a blend of consistent project work and interaction with client stakeholders to improve business processes.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Internal Audit experience.
• Experience in Banking, Telecoms, or FMCG is preferred.
• Experience with Internal Financial Controls (IFC) is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently in client environments.
• Open to short-term, hybrid, or onsite engagements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal audit assignments across client environments.
• Assess and test internal controls and risk frameworks.
• Support Internal Financial Controls (IFC) reviews.
• Engage with client stakeholders to understand business processes.
• Identify gaps, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Contribute to audit reporting and recommendations.

Skills

Internal Audit experience

Exposure to Banking

Exposure to Telecoms

Exposure to FMCG

Ability to operate independently

Job description

Job Description

Are you an Internal Audit Consultant open to stepping into new client environments and delivering on high-impact assignments?

This is a contract, project-based opportunity within South Africa, with work typically delivered in a hybrid model or onsite at client locations depending on the engagement.

We're engaging experienced auditors to support upcoming project work across financial services, telecoms, and FMCG. These are hands-on roles where you'll be expected to add value from day one.

Demand for audit support is increasing, and additional consultants are being engaged to support upcoming work in this space.

You'll be working within a specialist advisory environment that partners closely with experienced consultants, offering consistent exposure to project-based work and the opportunity to remain active across engagements.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver internal audit assignments across client environments
• Assess and test internal controls and risk frameworks
• Support Internal Financial Controls (IFC) reviews where applicable
• Engage directly with client stakeholders to understand business processes
• Identify gaps, risks, and areas for improvement
• Contribute to audit reporting and recommendations

Requirements

• 5-10 years Internal Audit experience
• Exposure to Banking, Telecoms, or FMCG
• Internal Financial Controls (IFC) experience advantageous
• Able to operate independently in client environments
• Open to short-term, hybrid, or onsite engagements