Senior Internal Auditor - JHB

Outside Capital; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 520 000 - 780 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Outside Capital is seeking a meticulous Senior Auditor to strengthen financial and operational integrity. You will lead complex audit projects, assess internal controls, and report findings to management while coordinating with external auditors.

The role requires strong project management, communication, and analytical skills, with exposure to SOX, COSO, and GAAP principles. A CA/CIA/CISA or equivalent qualification is preferred and a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in financial and operational auditing.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX/COSO.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to report clearly to management.
• Experience with Oracle, IDEA and Audit Board preferred.
• Willingness to work long hours when required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/BA.

Responsabilités

• Act as project manager/team lead to independently conduct complex audit projects and special assignments.
• Evaluate the adequacy of internal control and processes through detailed testing.
• Compile audit findings and recommend value-added revisions to systems and procedures.
• Communicate audit findings to management in well-written audit reports.
• Manage follow-up on open audit issues and facilitate agreement with process owners to close actions.
• Lead or supervise confidential audits or fraud investigations.
• Support cross-functional efforts to improve Company operations and process excellence.
• Assist with SOX-404 scoping, planning, walkthroughs, testing, and status reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors to support their initiatives.

Connaissances

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Internal control concepts

Formation

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CA/CIA/CISA preferred

Outils

Oracle

IDEA

Audit Board

Excel

Visio

Description du poste

Client Summary

Our client is a leading organization in the telecommunications infrastructure sector with a significant presence in South Africa.

Job Description

Our client is on the hunt for a meticulous and strategic Senior Auditor to enhance their financial and operational integrity. This role is an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team within a rapidly evolving industry, where you will be at the forefront of safeguarding the company's compliance and risk management.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Act as project manager/team lead to independently conduct complex audit projects and special assignments.
2. Evaluate the adequacy of internal control and processes through detailed testing.
3. Compile audit findings and recommend value-added revisions to systems and procedures.
4. Communicate audit findings to management in well-written audit reports.
5. Manage follow-up on open audit issues and facilitate agreement with business process owner to ensure timely closure of action plans.
6. Lead or supervise confidential audits or fraud investigations.
7. Lead or participate in cross-functional efforts to improve Company operations, including but not limited to project task forces, internal control committees, corporate-wide initiatives, process excellence teams, or other efforts.
8. Support the SOX-404 process, including scoping, planning, walkthroughs, testing, and status reporting.
9. Communicate with external auditors and support their initiatives effectively.

Desired Experience & Qualification

1. Strong project management skills.
2. Excellent organizational skills.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Strong analytical skills.
5. Understanding of internal control concepts and experience with applying them to plan, perform, manage, and report on the evaluation of various business processes, areas, and functions.
6. Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members.
7. Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
8. Ability to interact well with internal and external parties with audit-related questions.
9. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and VISIO as well as experience with ORACLE, IDEA, and/or Audit Board preferred.
10. Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.
11. Knowledge of GAAP, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), SOX, and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and Practice Advisories.
12. The incumbent must be flexible as there may be workweeks that require more than 40 hours to ensure the position's expectations and responsibilities are met.
13. Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.

Education and Experience

1. At least 3 years of experience in a financial and operational auditing environment performing multiple projects and working with varying internal and external team members required.
2. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
3. Charted Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred.