Internal Auditor – Risk & Controls, On‑Site Audits

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Medical aid

Travel allowances

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for an Internal Auditor position in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on evaluating internal controls, risk management, and governance processes while performing audits and delivering actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years of experience, and professional certification such as CIA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• CIA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of internal audit or public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards (IIA) and COSO control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audit assignments per annual plan.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Assess risks and identify process improvements.
• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Document procedures, findings and recommendations.
• Prepare concise audit reports for management.
• Follow up on audit recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with management to implement corrective actions.
• Stay updated on industry risks and best practices.

Skills

Data analysis

Auditing standards knowledge

COSO framework

CIA certification

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for an Internal Auditor position in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on evaluating internal controls, risk management, and governance processes while performing audits and delivering actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years of experience, and professional certification such as CIA.