Gauteng: Internal Auditor posted by Salix Recruitment

Join a progressive and fast-paced company in the financial services industry that values initiative, integrity, and teamwork. The organisation is known for its supportive culture, strong leadership, and commitment to developing its people while driving excellence in governance, risk management, and internal controls.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Internal Auditor to become a key member of the audit and risk team. The successful candidate will assess and evaluate internal controls, identify process improvements, support compliance initiatives, and provide insights that help the business operate efficiently and effectively. This role offers exposure to a dynamic environment, opportunities to develop technical auditing skills, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the organisation’s operations.

If you’re a detail-oriented professional with a passion for risk, compliance, and process improvement, apply now to take the next step in your internal audit career! *****@*****.co.za

Duties:

• Participate in, and occasionally lead, internal audit reviews, delivering high-quality audit outputs including final reports within agreed timelines and in accordance with Internal Audit Standards.
• Conduct preliminary surveys to gain a thorough understanding of the area and processes under review, defining audit scope through risk analysis, audit program design, and process documentation.
• Execute audit fieldwork according to the audit program, ensuring thorough and accurate testing.
• Prepare working papers with detailed planning, fieldwork, and reporting documentation in a timely manner.
• Liaise effectively with audit managers, leads, and departmental clients to facilitate efficient completion of reviews, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Conduct debriefs sessions with department managers to communicate audit results, ensuring clarity on the implications and scope of recommendations.
• Draft audit reports highlighting control weaknesses, associated risks, and actionable recommendations, including management responses to findings.
• Manage audit administrative tasks, including maintaining audit files and tracking follow-up actions on findings.

 
Job Experience & Skills Required:
 
Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Chartered Accountant (CA) designation is required.
• Completed SAICA articles at a recognised audit or accounting firm.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant auditing experience.
• Experience auditing within the insurance industry is advantageous.
• Exposure to IFRS 17 implementation and reporting is a plus.
• Familiarity with IT audits, including application testing, will be beneficial.
• Experience with data analytics and leveraging data in audit processes is advantageous. 

Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrates ownership, initiative, and accountability in all tasks.
• Upholds the highest professional and ethical standards, aligned with organisational values.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Applies technical and professional expertise effectively to deliver quality outcomes.
• Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Proficient in report writing and documentation.
• Passionate and motivated, with a strong commitment to the role and organisation.
• Strong planning, organisational, and time-management skills. 

 
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