Senior Auditor

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

Exposure to diverse business risk

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Auditor to join the internal audit team in Randburg. This hybrid role involves planning and executing financial, operational, and compliance audits across business units, assessing internal controls, and providing recommendations to management.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 3–5 years of audit experience and professional certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CIA and/or CA(SA) certification highly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in internal or external audit.
• Strong understanding of auditing principles, internal controls, and risk management.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit engagements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document internal audits according to the annual audit plan.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify and analyze risks and recommend practical solutions to management.
• Perform testing for financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, outlining findings and recommendations.
• Follow up on the implementation of management's action plans.

Skills

Auditing principles

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Auditor to join their internal audit team in Randburg . This hybrid role will involve planning and executing financial, operational, and compliance audits across various business units. You will assess internal control effectiveness, identify areas of risk, and provide recommendations for improvement to management. This is a critical position for ensuring the integrity of the company's operations and compliance with regulations, offering valuable experience within the vibrant financial sector of Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document internal audits according to the annual audit plan.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify and analyze risks and recommend practical solutions to management.
• Perform testing for financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, outlining findings and recommendations.
• Follow up on the implementation of management's action plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CA(SA)) is highly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in internal or external audit.
• Strong understanding of auditing principles, internal controls, and risk management.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit engagements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid work model providing a blend of remote and office-based work.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Exposure to diverse business operations and risk areas.