Senior Internal Audit Lead - Risk & Controls Champion

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead the internal audit function, planning, executing and reporting on audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance. You will manage and develop a team of auditors, provide insights to senior management, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and professional certification (CA(SA)/CIA/CISA) are required, with 7+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), CIA, or CISA mandatory.
• 7+ years of progressive auditing experience; at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk management and governance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in audit management software and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan based on risk assessments and objectives.
• Lead and supervise audit engagements across planning, fieldwork and reporting phases.
• Assess internal controls and identify risks and non-compliance.
• Prepare clear audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Follow up on implementation of recommendations to ensure timely resolution.
• Manage and develop a team of internal auditors with coaching and performance feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA)/CIA/CISA

Tools

Audit management software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead the internal audit function, planning, executing and reporting on audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance. You will manage and develop a team of auditors, provide insights to senior management, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and professional certification (CA(SA)/CIA/CISA) are required, with 7+ years in