Internal Auditor

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Summary of Role

As an Internal Auditor, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization’s assets, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance across all business processes. You’ll be responsible for executing internal audits in line with approved audit plans, applying rigorous methodologies, processes, and standards to deliver clear and actionable insights to senior management.

You will contribute to planning (including process narratives, risk and control matrices [RACMs]), prepare working papers, perform audit procedures, and draft detailed audit reports. This role requires active engagement with senior leaders, robust risk identification, and recommendations for control enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and report on financial, operational, and compliance audits as per prescribed schedules and methodologies.
• Prepare comprehensive audit working papers and execute audit programs effectively across specialized departments.
• Draft high-quality internal audit reports, identifying audit findings, control gaps, and actionable recommendations for management.
• Participate in audit planning phases, including process narratives and developing risk and control matrices.
• Perform detailed audit testing, assess the effectiveness of controls, and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Evaluate and contribute to fraud prevention strategies, monitor risk, and recommend remedial measures.
• Collaborate with external auditors on year-end audits and broker client audits.
• Ensure compliance with key regulations, including the FAIS Act, Companies Act, FICA, Short-Term Insurance Act, POPIA, FSCA standards, and King Code of Corporate Governance.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to prescribed rules in business operations and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Present audit findings clearly and confidently to senior management and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of annual risk assessment and audit plans.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Internal Auditing (NQF Level 7 or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience in internal audit, gained at a large audit firm, major bank, or insurance company.
• Hands-on auditing experience within South Africa, with knowledge of local regulations, tax laws, and governance frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in audit software, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and SQL.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit methodologies in automated business environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for effective reporting and presentation.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality.

What We Offer

• Dynamic, collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning across diverse business areas
• Exposure to leading audit technologies and methodologies
• Supportive leadership and effective mentoring

How to Apply

Send your updated CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for joining our internal audit team.

Join us and make a meaningful impact by elevating our organization’s governance, compliance, and operational excellence!