Senior Internal Auditor

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor for our East London office to strengthen the internal audit team. You will evaluate risk management, controls, and governance processes, conduct audits, and collaborate with management to implement corrective actions.

A qualification such as CIA/CA(SA) or progress towards one is required, with at least four years in audit. You will use audit software and MS Office while contributing to audit methodologies and tools, maintaining high financial

Qualifications

• CIA/CA(SA) qualification or progress towards one.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in internal or external audit.
• Strong understanding of auditing standards, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audit assignments according to the approved audit plan.
• Assess risks associated with business processes and identify key controls.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Perform testing of financial and operational controls, documenting findings clearly and concisely.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and assist in action plan follow-up.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of audit methodologies and tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

CIA/ CA(SA) qualification

Progress towards CIA/CA(SA)

Tools

Audit software

Risk assessment tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and analytical Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen their internal audit team in East London . This role is essential for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes across the organization. You will conduct audits, identify areas for improvement, and collaborate with management to implement corrective actions. The position requires a thorough understanding of auditing principles and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audit assignments according to the approved audit plan.
• Assess risks associated with business processes and identify key controls.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Perform testing of financial and operational controls, documenting findings clearly and concisely.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and assist in action plan follow-up.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of audit methodologies and tools.

Requirements

• Professional qualification such as CIA, CA(SA), or equivalent, or progress towards one.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in internal or external audit.
• Strong understanding of auditing standards, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• Opportunity to work in a key role within the finance department.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Support for professional development and certifications.
• A dynamic work environment with opportunities for career progression.