Senior Internal Auditor | ICT, Sales & Distribution

Network Recruitment; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Network Recruitment seeks an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join its Group Internal Audit function in Gauteng, South Africa. You will deliver risk-based assurance and advisory services across ICT, Sales, and Distribution, partnering with management to strengthen controls and governance.

The role offers broad exposure to multiple business units, interaction with senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to influence risk management and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Honours in Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ internal audit experience
• Experience with IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls advantageous
• Ability to independently manage multiple audits from planning through to final reporting
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based internal audits from planning to reporting
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance structures, and risk management processes
• Identify control deficiencies and recommend practical improvements
• Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to management
• Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure implementation of agreed actions
• Assist with enterprise risk assessments and special investigations where required
• Build strong relationships with operational and executive stakeholders
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies where necessary
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies and processes
• Your profile will be retained on our database for future opportunities

Skills

Risk management

Governance

Compliance

Internal audit

ITGCs

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Independent audits

Education

Bachelor’s or Honours in Accounting / Internal Audit / Risk Management / Finance

Job description

An established and diversified organisation operating across the ICT, Sales, and Distribution sectors is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join its Group Internal Audit function.This role offers broad exposure across multiple business units and provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on governance, risk management, compliance, and operational effectiveness. The successful candidate will partner with management to strengthen control environments, assess business risks, and deliver value-adding assurance and advisory services.If you enjoy a dynamic environment, engaging with senior stakeholders, and conducting end-to-end audits across complex operations, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based internal audits from planning to reporting
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance structures, and risk management processes
• Identify control deficiencies and recommend practical improvements
• Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to management
• Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure implementation of agreed actions
• Assist with enterprise risk assessments and special investigations where required
• Build strong relationships with operational and executive stakeholders
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies where necessary
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies and processes
• If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Your profile will be retained on our database for future suitable opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Honours Degree in Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years' internal audit experience

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of Risk Management, Governance, and Compliance frameworks
• Experience conducting operational, financial, and risk-based audits
• Exposure to IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls will be advantageous
• Ability to independently manage multiple audits from planning through to final reporting
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Professional, confident, and objective approach
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the business

Additional Information

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of businesses and operations
• Opportunity to influence governance, risk, and control practices
• Hybrid working environment
• Interaction with senior leadership and executive management
• Broad audit exposure across ICT, Sales, Distribution, and support functions
• Strong opportunities for professional growth and career progression
• SADC travel will be required approximately twice annually for short audit engagements.