A fast-growing financial services company based in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, is seeking an Internal Auditor to join their team and support their operations across Zambia, Tanzania, and South Africa.
The expanding team is looking for an experienced Internal Auditor to enhance their financial oversight and compliance processes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment, contributing to the company’s mission. The Internal Auditor will play a crucial role in ensuring operational integrity and regulatory compliance across multiple regions in Africa.
Key qualifications for the Internal Auditor:
- Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma (minimum)
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
- Willingness and ability to travel across Africa
Key duties for the Internal Auditor include but are not limited to:
- Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations to enhance operational performance
- Develop and implement strategies to detect and prevent fraudulent activities within the organisation
- Examine irregular transactions to identify any discrepancies or suspicious activities
- Work closely with the relevant departments to resolve issues and implement corrective measures
- Scrutinize instances of cash withdrawals and expense claims to ensure they are legitimate and comply with company policies
- Conduct monthly cash counts to ensure accuracy and accountability in cash handling processes
- Audit the processes involved in transferring cash between the bank and company accounts
- Ensure that all client interactions and transactions are authentic and accurately recorded
- Ensure that all financial practices adhere to established guidelines and standards
- Verify the accuracy of loan records and ensure that all expenses are properly authorized and justified
- Review and reconcile clearing accounts to ensure accuracy
- Audit banking rights and permissions to safeguard against unauthorized access and transactions
- Ensure that all financial records are maintained in accordance with applicable laws and standards
Key personal skills for the successful Internal Auditor:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of integrity and ethical standards
If you are passionate about enhancing financial integrity and compliance, and have strong experience in internal auditing within the financial services sector, please reach out for a further conversation.
About the job:
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Focus: Finance & Accounting
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Specialism: Banking & Financial Services
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Stellenbosch
Job Reference: OZY3VC-2DD8E4F4
Date posted: 19 July 2024
Consultant: Ashleigh Cloete
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