Senior Internal Auditor (Remote)

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to lead risk-based financial and operational audits across technology and infrastructure portfolios. You will plan, coordinate, and execute audits, reporting findings to senior management and building strong business relationships.

The ideal candidate holds a BCom Honours in Internal Auditing with CIA preferred and brings 4–5 years of internal audit experience, including IT auditing exposure in Financial

Qualifications

• BCom Honours in Internal Auditing; CIA preferred, minimum 1 part completed.
• 4–5 years internal audit experience.
• Exposure to Financial Services/Insurance/Telco/ISP IT auditing.
• Experience managing junior auditors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform complex financial and operational audits.
• Draft process flows, assess controls, and identify risks.
• Prepare clear, insightful audit reports and track action plans.
• Collaborate with management and business stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with IIA and ISACA professional standards.

Skills

Data analytics

Audit methodology

Stakeholder management

Leadership of junior auditors

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

BCom Honours in Internal Auditing

CIA certification (preferred)

Tools

Visio

Job description

Are you an out of the box thinker? Ready to take the lead on impactful audits?

Are you an analytical problem-solver who thrives on understanding how things work and where they can be improved? Join a dynamic Internal Audit team overseeing a portfolio of entities within the technology and infrastructure sectors.

You’ll be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing risk-based operational and financial audits - from process walkthroughs to reporting findings directly to senior management. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, can build strong business relationships, and has a keen eye for identifying control gaps and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform complex financial and operational audits
• Draft process flows, assess controls, and identify risks
• Prepare clear, insightful audit reports and track action plans
• Collaborate closely with management and business stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with IIA and ISACA professional standards

Requirements

• BCom Honours in Internal Auditing (CIA preferred, minimum 1 part completed so far)
• 4–5 years’ internal audit experience
• Exposure to Financial Services/Insurance/Telco/ISP and IT auditing
• Experience managing junior auditors is a plus
• Data analytics and Visio skills advantageous
• Self-starter, confident communicator with strong business acumen
• Independent, professional, and results-driven
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment