Internal Auditor - Richards Bay

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based incentives

Medical aid & retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Internal Auditor for their Richards Bay team in KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on financial, operational, and compliance audits to strengthen risk management, controls, and governance across the organization.

You will work across business units, produce concise reports, and support remediation of control weaknesses. This position requires integrity, thoroughness, and a proactive approach to risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Auditing or related field.
• Professional certifications (CIA, CA(SA), CISA) are highly desirable.
• Minimum 3 years auditing experience in internal or external audits.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, auditing principles, and risk management.
• Proficient in data analysis tools and audit software; excellent report writing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify weaknesses or non-compliance.
• Prepare clear audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.
• Conduct risk assessments and assist in risk-based planning.
• Liaise with management and external auditors; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform ad-hoc investigations and special projects as required.

Skills

Auditing

Data analysis

Report writing

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Auditing

Tools

Audit software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the industrial sector, is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Internal Auditor to join their team based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is essential for assessing and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes across the organization. The successful candidate will conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits to ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an auditor who thrives in a challenging environment and wants to contribute to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of a large enterprise. You will have the chance to work across various business units, gaining broad exposure to different operational aspects. Our client values integrity, thoroughness, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. The position is based in Richards Bay, offering a stable career within a respected industrial organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute financial, operational, and compliance audits according to the annual audit plan.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control weaknesses, non-compliance issues, and operational inefficiencies.
• Develop clear and concise audit reports with practical recommendations for improvement.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to the development of the risk-based audit plan.
• Liaise with management and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Perform ad-hoc investigations and special projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CA(SA), CISA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal or external auditing.
• Strong knowledge of auditing principles, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and audit software.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity and objectivity.
• Good understanding of the industrial sector is a plus.
• Must be willing to work on-site in Richards Bay.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.Exposure to diverse business operations.
• Stable employment with a reputable company in Richards Bay.