Senior Internal Auditor

SUMMARY:
If you are an Internal Auditor with expertise in risk, governance, and compliance, this opportunity is for you.
Our client, located in Sandton, is seeking an Internal Auditor to focus on conducting risk assessments, governance evaluations, and compliance audits.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Internal Auditor with over 4 years of experience in governance, risk, and compliance. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing the organization’s risk management, governance processes, and compliance with relevant regulations.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Risk Assessment:
   
   • Lead comprehensive risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential risks to the organization.
   • Develop, implement, and oversee risk management strategies to mitigate identified risks.
   • Provide guidance and training to junior auditors on risk assessment methodologies.
2. Governance:
   
   • Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of governance structures and processes.
   • Ensure that the organization’s governance framework aligns with industry standards and best practices.
   • Provide strategic recommendations for improvements to governance practices.
   • Collaborate with senior management to implement governance enhancements.
3. Compliance:
   
   • Lead compliance audits to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
   • Monitor and report on compliance issues and developments to senior management.
   • Advise on regulatory changes and their impact on the organization.
   • Develop and update compliance policies and procedures.
4. Internal Controls:
   
   • Assess and improve the effectiveness of internal controls.
   • Lead regular audits to ensure controls are functioning as intended.
   • Document and report findings to senior management, providing actionable recommendations.
   • Mentor junior auditors in internal control assessment techniques.
5. Reporting:
   
   • Prepare and present detailed audit reports outlining findings, risks, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
   • Track and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
   • Develop and present audit metrics and performance indicators to executive leadership.
6. Leadership and Mentoring:
   
   • Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior auditors.
   • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the audit team.
   • Participate in the recruitment and training of new audit staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in internal auditing, with a strong focus on governance, risk, and compliance.
• Professional certification such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), or similar is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards.

• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.