Internal Audit Graduate Programme - CT FY2027

KPMG South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking graduates for an Internal Audit role, focusing on risk management and compliance. Candidates should have a keen interest in auditing and relevant qualifications such as a B Com Hons in Internal Auditing with a strong academic background. Successful candidates will be part of a structured graduate training programme with exposure to diverse clients and professionals over a three-year contract. Skills in data analytics and Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in Internal Audit backed by relevant education.
• Strong academic background with at least 65% aggregate.
• Ability to understand and execute audit methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Understand internal audit methodologies and regulations.
• Prepare and complete audit workpapers to the standard required.
• Assist with client delivery and project administration.

Skills

Understanding of internal audit principles

Data analytics interest

Time management

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

B Com Hons Internal Auditing

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job

Our national Internal Audit and ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) services practice provides strategic sourcing of Internal Audit; Enterprise Risk Management; Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Compliance and Sustainability services. Our services enable Management to deliver on strategic business objectives, identify business opportunities and enhance organisational value. Our South African practice is equipped with professionals across multidisciplinary teams who are experienced in financial, operational and IT internal auditing. Our graduate programme has successfully developed leading Internal Audit professionals across all industries. This programme provides a well‑structured curriculum of training, mentoring, on‑the‑job learning experiences and exposure to work with leading professionals. We currently have vacancies for our 2026 graduate training contract spanning three years for focussed and ambitious candidates to join our JHB office and support the diverse team with Internal Audit delivery for a wide variety of clients across all industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Sound understanding of internal audit, risk management, combined assurance and regulatory technical principles.
• Basic responsibilities in respect of understanding:
• Internal Audit methodologies aligned with the internal audit standards
• Business process, risk, control and process improvement documentation (mapping) and analysis ability (including sound risk, control and process improvement documentation and analysis ability)
• Ability to understand ternal Audit Programme objectives and executive audit programme instructions and guidelines.
• Preparation and completion internal audit workpapers to the desired standard in line with relevant client scope areas, related risks, control concerns and ensure client expectations are met satisfactorily.
• Beginners knowledge around sound and structured report writing ability (considering all key facts and background).
• Good time management and ability to drive your own quality work deliverables within the agreed project budgets and deadlines.
• Professional integrity and a high performing team player who can work autonomously, remains accountable and contributes to a positive and cohesive team environment.
• Interest in data analytics (using IDEA or related tools, ability to execute routine data analytics procedures and analysing results appropriately).
• Ability to work under pressure and basic analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communications skills.
• Assistance with wide range of activities, including client delivery and project administration under the direction of the Management team.

Skills And Attributes Required For The Role

• Keen interest in Internal Audit backed by the relevant tertiary education/qualification
• A high performing team player who can work independently and contribute to a positive and cohesive team environment
• Ability to be agile and adapt to changing environments, spot problems, and trace to root cause to recommend solutions

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience)

• B Com Hons Internal Auditing (or relevant qualification)
• A strong academic background (65% aggregate)
• Fully Microsoft office competent, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint