Senior Auditor - Financial Services

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Professional development support

Structured work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a Senior Auditor to join its internal audit team. You will evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance across the organization, plan and execute audits, and drive improvements to strengthen operational efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years in auditing within financial services, and professional credentials (CIA, CA(SA), or CPA) preferred. Strong data analysis and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CIA/CA(SA)/CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal or external auditing within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of auditing principles, internal controls, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis techniques and audit software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and document financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with audit standards.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Evaluate the adequacy of risk management processes across various business units.
• Develop clear, concise, and actionable audit findings and recommendations.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations to management and audit committees.
• Follow up on the implementation of agreed-upon recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Auditing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Audit software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Auditor to join their internal audit team in Soweto . This role is critical in evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance across the organization. You will plan and execute financial, operational, and compliance audits, identify control weaknesses, and recommend improvements. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to maintaining the integrity and operational efficiency of a significant financial entity, working within a professional and established audit department that values thoroughness and proactive risk mitigation, directly impacting the company's stability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and document financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with audit standards.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Evaluate the adequacy of risk management processes across various business units.
• Develop clear, concise, and actionable audit findings and recommendations.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations to management and audit committees.
• Follow up on the implementation of agreed-upon recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Professional certification such as CIA, CA(SA), or CPA is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal or external auditing within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of auditing principles, internal controls, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis techniques and audit software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally at all levels.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Generous annual leave and paid sick leave.
• Support for professional development and continuing education.
• A structured and supportive work environment focused on professional growth.