Senior Internal Auditor, Financial Services - Remote

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Professional development and certs

Global collaboration with audit team

Job summary

Placements24 client, a prominent global financial services firm, seeks a Senior Auditor to join their fully remote internal audit team. You will plan, execute, and report on financial and operational audits, assess risk, and strengthen controls across business units.

This role emphasizes meticulous analysis and proactive risk management. You will work with a global team of auditors, mentor junior staff, and deliver high‑quality reports while staying current with COSO and regulatory expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CIA/CPA/CISA certifications are highly desirable.
• 5–7 years of experience in internal or external audit, preferably in financial services.
• Strong understanding of COSO and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits of financial processes, systems, and controls.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls to mitigate risks.
• Identify control deficiencies and develop remediation recommendations.
• Prepare audit reports documenting findings and actions for management.
• Communicate audit results to management and stakeholders.
• Follow up on action plans to ensure remediation.
• Stay current with auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with external auditors and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CIA/CPA/CISA certification

Tools

Audit management software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 client, a prominent global financial services firm, seeks a Senior Auditor to join their fully remote internal audit team. You will plan, execute, and report on financial and operational audits, assess risk, and strengthen controls across business units.

This role emphasizes meticulous analysis and proactive risk management. You will work with a global team of auditors, mentor junior staff, and deliver high‑quality reports while staying current with COSO and regulatory expectations