Stellenbosch: INTERNAL AUDITOR posted by The Talent Room

About the Role

The Internal Auditor plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our organization’s internal controls, risk management, and governance structures. This position requires a highly skilled professional with a strong understanding of auditing principles, regulatory frameworks, and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across business processes
• Prepare detailed audit plans and audit programs for execution, including continuous auditing initiatives
• Execute the full audit cycle, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities
• Review and analyse audit evidence and data to support findings and conclusions
• Conduct interviews with relevant stakeholders to understand business processes and controls
• Document, review, and assess client processes and operational workflows
• Ensure sufficient and appropriate audit evidence is obtained to support audit opinions and recommendations
• Prepare audit working papers in line with professional auditing standards
• Proactively identify and assess the impact of new or changing business processes on the audit plan
• Identify opportunities to enhance and improve internal controls, including financial and operational controls
• Independently identify, document, and evaluate audit issues and recommendations using sound professional judgement
• Present audit findings, risks, and recommendations to management and the Board
• Document and report control deficiencies and audit findings, and engage with management to ensure resolution and understanding
• Conduct regular follow-ups on audit findings and monitor the implementation of agreed action plans
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, standards, and applicable laws and regulations
• Collaborate with External Auditors to ensure alignment, efficiency, and audit coverage
• Utilise data analytics and audit technology to improve audit effectiveness and identify anomalies
• Contribute to the development and implementation of agile, risk-based audit methodologies
• Provide insights on emerging risks, including operational, regulatory, and technology-related risks

Requirements

A relevant tertiary qualification (National Diploma or B-degree) in Internal Auditing, Accounting, or a related field. CIA qualification completed or in progress. Knowledge of Internal Auditing standards and methodologies. Proficiency in accounting principles. 2–4 years’ experience in an internal audit role. Experience in a risk-based auditing environment. Demonstrated ability to perform a full audit cycle independently. Knowledge of South African regulatory frameworks and governance standards (e.g. FSCA, Prudential Authority, King IV) will be advantageous. Exposure to continuous auditing, automation, and data-driven audit techniques will be considered a strong advantage.

Qualifications

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Salary & Benefits

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