Internal Auditor

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Remote work

Bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications from seasoned Internal Auditors for a fully remote role focused on strengthening risk management and internal controls. The successful candidate will audit across departments, assess compliance with policies and regulations, and report findings to management and the audit committee.

Ideal applicants hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Auditing with CIA certification and at least 4 years of internal or external audit experience, and are proficient with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Auditing; CIA or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in internal or external audit or related control function.
• Strong understanding of risk management and COSO internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in data analysis and audit software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present findings clearly.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and manage remote audits.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Assess financial operations for compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• Identify control deficiencies, operational inefficiencies, and areas of risk exposure.
• Develop practical and actionable recommendations for remediation of identified issues.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports for management and the audit committee.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely closure.

Skills

Risk management

Internal controls

COSO framework

Data analysis

Audit software

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Auditing

CIA certification

Tools

Audit software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a diligent and thorough Internal Auditor to enhance their risk management and internal control frameworks, operating entirely remotely. This role is vital in assessing the effectiveness of financial and operational controls, identifying areas of risk, and recommending improvements. You will conduct audits across various departments, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to organizational integrity and efficiency from the comfort of your home office. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong analytical skills, and has a keen eye for potential control weaknesses and process inefficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Assess financial operations for compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• Identify control deficiencies, operational inefficiencies, and areas of risk exposure.
• Develop practical and actionable recommendations for remediation of identified issues.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports for management and the audit committee.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely closure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Auditing; CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or equivalent professional certification is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or a related control function.
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), and auditing methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and audit software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage audit projects remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Support for professional development and continuing education.
• Opportunity to influence the organization's control environment and risk management strategies.