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Internal Auditor Jobs in City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at Salix Recruitment
Title: Internal Auditor
Company: Salix Recruitment
Location: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Internal Auditor (Houghton) – Contribute to Operational Excellence
Our client is a respected and established organisation operating within a highly regulated and process-driven environment. Known for its strong governance culture, operational excellence, and focus on continuous improvement, the company plays an important role in supporting critical business operations across the country.
With a commitment to integrity, accountability, and precision, the organisation promotes a culture of trust and collaboration. Employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute innovative ideas, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and compliance.
An exciting opportunity exists for an Internal Auditor to join a dynamic audit team. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating internal controls, identifying process improvements, and ensuring that operational and compliance standards are met. This role offers exposure to diverse business functions and provides an excellent platform for professional growth within a structured and high-performing environment.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your audit career, email your CV to [email protected] to apply.
Duties:
- Plan and execute internal audits across business units, evaluating processes, controls, and compliance with internal policies and ISO standards.
- Identify gaps, weaknesses, or risks in procedures and internal controls, providing actionable recommendations to strengthen governance.
- Support and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure improvements are effective.
- Conduct reviews of financial, operational, and compliance activities to ensure adherence to policies, regulations, and ISO frameworks.
- Participate in ad-hoc investigations, including detecting and preventing fraud or misappropriation of assets.
- Provide advisory support in operational areas, helping to improve efficiency, risk management, and control processes in line with ISO standards.
- Prepare and present audit findings and reports to management, highlighting key risks and areas for improvement.
Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Bachelor’s degree in financial sciences, Internal Audit, or a related and recognized internal audit qualification.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is a must .
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in internal auditing.
- Familiarity with BarnOwl or similar risk and audit management software is advantageous
Skills & Competencies:
- Cooperate with team members to achieve objectives efficiently and effectively.
- Demonstrate honesty, fairness, and ethical behaviour in all professional activities.
- Anticipate and respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
- Interpret and assess large datasets to identify trends, insights, and actionable information.
- Implement internal controls, policies, and legal requirements to ensure transparency, accountability, and proper organisational oversight.
- Recognize potential risks, evaluate their impact, and apply appropriate strategies to manage and mitigate them.
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