Senior Internal Auditor – Financial Services, Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Medical aid & retirement fund

CPD hours

Structured career path

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a meticulous Senior Auditor to join the internal audit team. You will plan and execute audits, assess internal controls, and report findings to management and the audit committee to improve controls and governance.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in auditing, with COSO knowledge and strong analytical/reporting abilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, or related field; CIA or CA(SA) required.
• Minimum of 4 years of auditing experience in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of auditing methodologies, risk assessment and COSO.
• Proficiency in data analysis techniques and audit software.
• Excellent report writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit engagements in Stellenbosch.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits per professional standards and annual plan.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and operations.
• Identify, document, and analyze audit findings, recommending practical solutions.
• Prepare detailed audit reports for management and the audit committee.
• Follow up on the implementation of agreed-upon recommendations.
• Contribute to risk assessment and development of the audit scope.

Skills

Data analysis

Auditing standards

COSO

Report writing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Auditing

CIA/CA(SA) certification

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a meticulous Senior Auditor to join the internal audit team. You will plan and execute audits, assess internal controls, and report findings to management and the audit committee to improve controls and governance.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in auditing, with COSO knowledge and strong analytical/reporting abilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient financial operations.