Lead Internal Auditor: Risk, Controls & Advisory

Dante Personnel; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dante Personnel in South Africa seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to conduct risk-based audits across operational, financial, compliance and IT areas. You will lead engagements from planning to reporting and prepare audit programs, risk assessments and working papers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Internal Audit, CIA advantageous, 5–8 years’ experience, and strong ability to identify control deficiencies, advise management, and liaise with external auditors.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have university degree in auditing or related field.
• Experience with risk-based audits and control testing is required.
• Strong report writing and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based internal audits across operational, financial, compliance, and IT areas
• Lead audit engagements from planning to reporting
• Prepare audit programs, risk assessments, and working papers
• Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
• Assess business risks and recommend mitigating controls
• Identify control deficiencies and process improvement opportunities
• Prepare clear, accurate, and concise audit reports
• Present audit findings and recommendations to management
• Track and report on audit issues and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with company policies, laws, regulations, and standards
• Support corporate governance initiatives
• Assist in maintaining alignment with IIA Standards and best practices
• Build effective relationships with management and key stakeholders
• Provide advisory support on risk and control matters
• Liaise with external auditors when required

Skills

Lead audit engagements

Prepare audit programs

Evaluate internal controls

Report writing and presenting findings

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Internal Audit

CIA - Certified Internal Auditor accreditation

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Dante Personnel in South Africa seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to conduct risk-based audits across operational, financial, compliance and IT areas. You will lead engagements from planning to reporting and prepare audit programs, risk assessments and working papers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Internal Audit, CIA advantageous, 5–8 years’ experience, and strong ability to identify control deficiencies, advise management, and liaise with external auditors.