Senior Auditor, Banking & Finance: Risk & Controls

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Career development

Exposure to diverse units

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Auditor to join its internal audit team in Benoni. The role involves planning and executing financial, operational, and compliance audits, with emphasis on control effectiveness and risk assessment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and professional certification (CIA/CA(SA)/CPA/CISA), plus at least 4 years of audit experience in banking or finance-related environments. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CIA, CA(SA), CPA or CISA certification required.
• Minimum 4 years in internal or external audit.
• Strong understanding of COSO framework.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and audit software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct internal audits according to the annual audit plan.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Identify, analyze, and document audit findings and recommend practical solutions.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports for management and the audit committee.
• Perform follow-up procedures to ensure action plans are implemented.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Audit software

Data analysis

COSO framework

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CIA/CA(SA)/CPA/CISA certification

Tools

Audit software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Auditor to join its internal audit team in Benoni. The role involves planning and executing financial, operational, and compliance audits, with emphasis on control effectiveness and risk assessment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and professional certification (CIA/CA(SA)/CPA/CISA), plus at least 4 years of audit experience in banking or finance-related environments. Excellent communication is essential.