Senior Internal Auditor KwaZulu-Natal

We have amazing opportunities for a Senior Internal Auditor to be based in Umhlanga. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star? The Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for and assisting in, the planning, reviewing, reporting and performance of audit assignments, internal control frameworks and risk assessments, including tests of controls and/or tests of detail including (but not limited to): financial audits, IT audits, internal controls, operational performance, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, accreditation standards, contracts, compliance with company policies and procedures, and fraud investigations. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment under the direction of more experienced internal auditor. Adheres to all corporate policies and procedures as well as professional ethical standards. Complies with the Risk Management Framework. Attends to adhoc tasks and projects as allocated from time to time by the Manager.

Matric with English and Mathematics Degree/bachelor’s degree, majoring in auditing. Computer literate 3-5 years accounting/internal audit experience

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

Financial Metrics/Operational Duties 

Auditing 

Prepare and complete the Internal Control Frameworks.  Complete initial risk assessment and rating of risk.  Complete walk throughs.  Execute test of controls.  Document the outcome of test of controls and relevant findings.  Assess the effectiveness of controls and rate the residual risk accordingly.  Identify gaps in process and related controls.  Formulate recommendations, improvement areas were necessary.  Address review queries timeously and accurately. Complete audit tasks and projects as allocated by the Managers within the set timeframes and deadlines.  Apply sampling on the methodology and consult with the Manager when necessary/in doubt.  Extrapolate errors identified in testing against the population as and when needed.  Take ownership and accountability for allocated internal audits. Thoroughly and timely reviews findings and other investigative leads that potentially identify suspicious activity. Ensure that auditable transactions, processes, activities, and control systems are compliant with legislation, business policies, and procedures. Collaborate with team members across multiple divisions and departments. Submit a daily report detailing aspect of work completed and progress of the Junior Internal Auditor. Prepare related internal audit reporting for the audit area or related audit project.  Address Senior Internal Audit Manager queries on the internal audit report timeously. Attends to adhoc tasks and projects as allocated from time to time by the Manager.

Reviewing and Reporting

Review the Internal Control Frameworks, audit findings and audit work of the Junior Internal Auditor.  Assist and reviewing application of sampling with the Junior Internal Auditor. Prepare related reporting for the audit area or related audit project.  Address Manager queries on the report timeously. Direct, guide, supervise and train the Junior Internal Auditor.  Identify gaps or opportunities for improvement with audit policies, procedures, and processes. Develop risk mitigation strategies including applicable internal controls.  Lead teams to monitor, investigate and advise concerned parties by establishing clear accountabilities, roles, and responsibilities to manage the internal audit process.   Overseeing and implementing an ongoing training program for other team members.  Investigate any possible fraud and conclude accordingly. Remain up to date with procedure updates and related laws, regulations related to the overall group.  Assist with operational procedure enhancement across the business processes.  Execution of effective sampling methods and extrapolation of findings.  Thoroughly and timely reviews reports and other investigative leads that potentially identify suspicious activity. Lead teams to monitor, investigate and advise concerned parties by establishing clear accountabilities, roles, and responsibilities to manage the internal audit process.   Overseeing and implementing an ongoing training program for other team members.  Investigate any possible fraud and conclude accordingly. Remain up to date with procedure updates and related laws, regulations related to the overall group.  Assist with operational procedure enhancement across the business processes.  Execution of effective sampling methods and extrapolation of findings. 

People 

Identification of training as and when needed for Junior Internal Auditors. Comforting of new team members. Promotion of a healthy and fair work environment. Adhere to the principles of an ethical, honest, transparent, fair work environment. Performance must be tracked by yourself, and the onus is placed on you to set-up performance review meetings with manager. Conduct performance reviews of Junior Internal Auditor in conjunction with the Manager. Communicate in a professional manner.  Guide, direct, supervise and guide the Junior Internal Auditor. 

Compliance, risk, and quality

Creating, maintaining, and enforcing company policies and procedures. Compliance with Risk Management Framework. Compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and affiliated professional standards. Ensure logical saving of all work, templates, etc. monthly and yearly such that each year’s financial records can stand on its own when enquiries/ investigations/audits take place. Produce high quality, neat, logical, succinct, easy to follow, easy to understand, formula linked work/templates/workbooks/financial models/recons/audits - of which is substantiated by facts with no numbers in the formulas. Ensure the above (final version) and other documents are chronologically saved/backed up. Summarize the detailed daily findings on the designated software or relevant workbook and submit a daily report to the Senior and Group Internal Audit Manager. Effectively deal with internal, external, SARS, BEE, and any other auditor/regulatory/oversight body in the normal course of business. Report suspicious behavior and fraud findings immediately. Promote declaration of all gifts. Promote non acceptance of kickbacks. Instances to be reported immediately. Promote declaration all conflicts of interest upfront. Promote a culture of confidentiality within the business with regards to the protection of personal information. Promote the Code of Ethics (Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality and Competence). Ensure all personal information of employees, customers and suppliers and other stakeholders is not shared and is maintained in a secure environment. Stay updated with changes in the relevant industry and changes to relevant Acts/Regulations. 

Growth and new markets/products

Source new products/innovations/robotics/artificial intelligence/predictive analysis/predictive analytics. Development of existing products/software. Ensure that measures are put in place and steps are taken to achieve short term, medium-term, long-term goals of the broader group. Assist with company projects or lead company projects as allocated from time to time.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

Computer Literate  Accountability  Analytic and problem - solving  Training  Coaching Facilitation

Apply Before 08/17/2026