Senior Auditor - Hybrid

Placements24; Sandton; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Hybrid work arrangement promoting work

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse business operators

Supportive and collaborative team

Modern office facilities in Sandton

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Auditor to join its internal audit team in a hybrid role based in Sandton, Gauteng. The position focuses on planning and executing financial, operational, and compliance audits, assessing internal controls, and recommending improvements to safeguard assets and enhance efficiency.

The role requires strong auditing knowledge, analytical ability, and clear communication with management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CIA/CA(SA)/CISA certification desirable.
• Minimum of 4 years in internal or external auditing.
• Experience in financial services industry preferred.
• Knowledge of COSO framework.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Plan, conduct, and document financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Assess internal controls and risk management processes.
• Identify control weaknesses and non-compliance issues.
• Develop recommendations to improve controls and processes.
• Prepare audit reports for management and audit committee.
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.
• Stay current with auditing standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Collaborate with external auditors as needed.
• Build relationships with auditees and stakeholders.
• Participate in special investigations and ad-hoc projects.

Connaissances

Auditing principles

Internal controls

Risk management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CIA / CA(SA) / CISA certification desirable

Outils

Audit software

Data analysis tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a well-established firm within the financial sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to join their internal audit team. This hybrid role based in Sandton, Gauteng , offers a combination of essential office-based work for team collaboration and reporting, along with the flexibility of remote working. The Senior Auditor will be responsible for planning and executing financial, operational, and compliance audits. You will assess internal controls, identify risks, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and safeguard assets. This role requires a thorough understanding of auditing principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to management. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and the effectiveness of operational processes. You will contribute significantly to the organization's governance and risk management framework, working closely with various departments to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. You will contribute significantly to the organization's governance and risk management framework, working closely with various departments to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The hybrid nature supports a balanced approach to work.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and document financial, operational, and compliance audits.


• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.


• Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, and non-compliance issues.


• Develop practical recommendations for improving internal controls and business processes.


• Prepare clear and concise audit reports for management and the audit committee.


• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.


• Stay current with relevant auditing standards, regulations, and industry best practices.


• Collaborate with external auditors as needed.


• Build and maintain strong working relationships with auditees and stakeholders across the organization.


• Participate in special investigations and ad-hoc projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certification such as CIA, CA(SA), or CISA is highly desirable.


• Minimum of 4 years of experience in internal or external auditing, preferably within the financial services industry.


• Strong knowledge of auditing principles, standards, and methodologies.


• Proficiency in audit software and data analysis techniques.


• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.


• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously.


• Experience working in a hybrid environment, demonstrating strong time management and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.


• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.


• Generous annual leave.


• Hybrid work arrangement promoting work-life balance.


• Professional development opportunities and support for certifications.


• Exposure to diverse business operations.


• Supportive and collaborative team environment.


• Modern office facilities in Sandton .