Internal Auditor

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive health, dental, and view

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a detail-oriented Internal Auditor to assess internal controls, evaluate risk management processes, and ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements. You will conduct audits across departments, identify control weaknesses, and propose remediation actions to mitigate risks and improve efficiency.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, exposure to diverse business operations, and strong support for professional certifications such as CIA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal or external auditing.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audit projects in accordance with the annual audit plan.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial and operational processes.
• Identify control weaknesses, non-compliance issues, and areas of inefficiency, recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, risks, and proposed remediation plans.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations with management.
• Stay abreast of relevant industry regulations and best practices in internal auditing.

Skills

Internal controls

COSO framework

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Auditor to join their compliance and risk management team in Pretoria . This role is responsible for assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, evaluating risk management processes, and ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements. You will conduct audits across various departments, identify areas for improvement, and provide recommendations to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain broad exposure across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audit projects in accordance with the annual audit plan.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial and operational processes.
• Identify control weaknesses, non-compliance issues, and areas of inefficiency, recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, risks, and proposed remediation plans.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations with management.
• Stay abreast of relevant industry regulations and best practices in internal auditing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal or external auditing.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Hybrid work environment allowing for a blend of office and remote work.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Support for professional certifications and continued learning.
• Exposure to diverse business operations within a growing company.