Internal Auditor – Risk & Controls Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Professional development

Medical and retirement benefits

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen risk management and governance processes in Paarl. The role involves evaluating financial, operational, and compliance activities and delivering actionable recommendations to improve controls and efficiency.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in internal auditing, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills to interact with management and external bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Internal Audit or related field.
• Solid understanding of risk assessment, internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), and auditing standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits of financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify weaknesses.
• Develop audit programs and methodologies tailored to engagements.
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings and actionable recommendations.
• Follow up on the implementation of corrective actions.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Risk assessment

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CIA certification preferred

Tools

COSO framework

Auditing standards

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen risk management and governance processes in Paarl. The role involves evaluating financial, operational, and compliance activities and delivering actionable recommendations to improve controls and efficiency.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in internal auditing, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills to interact with management and external bodies.