Senior Auditor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Study leave and professional-certific.

Fully remote with flexible hours

Impactful governance and efficiency

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Auditor to join its internal audit team. The role is remote-first and supports operations across multiple locations, including Upington.

You will plan and execute audits of financial, operational, and regulatory processes, assess internal controls, and report findings to management, while advancing risk governance with a high degree of autonomy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CIA, CA(SA), or CISA certification preferred.
• 5+ years in internal or external auditing, banking/financial services preferred.
• Strong understanding of COSO, risk assessment, and audit methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analytics for audit purposes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and report on internal audits of financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Assess internal controls and identify weaknesses with remediation recommendations.
• Gather and analyze audit evidence, document findings, and prepare audit reports.
• Communicate audit findings to management and stakeholders.
• Follow up on action plans to address audit recommendations.
• Stay current with auditing standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data analytics

Auditing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CIA / CA(SA) / CISA certification preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Auditor to join their internal audit team, operating remotely and supporting operations across various locations, including Upington . This critical role involves planning and executing financial, operational, and compliance audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas for improvement. You will contribute significantly to risk management and governance frameworks within the organization, working with a high degree of autonomy. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced auditor to leverage their skills in a flexible, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and report on internal audits of financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying control weaknesses and recommending remediation strategies.
• Gather and analyze audit evidence, document findings, and prepare clear, concise audit reports.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Follow up on the implementation of agreed-upon action plans to address audit recommendations.
• Stay current with auditing standards, industry best practices, and relevant regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CA(SA), or CISA is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal or external auditing, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk assessment, and audit methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools and techniques for audit purposes.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Generous study leave and support for professional certifications.
• Fully remote working arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on organizational governance and efficiency.