Senior Internal Auditor at Leading Durban Distribution Company
RS Recruitment & Training · Northern Durban, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
A well established procurement and distribution company in Durban is looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to lead audit planning and supervise audit execution. You will work with a stable organisation that values strong governance and continuous improvement. This role offers a monthly salary of R18 000 to R25 000 and the chance to grow your audit career in a fast paced industry.
About the role
Our client, a long standing procurement and logistics specialist with over two decades of operational stability, is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join their team in Phoenix, Durban. You will lead audit planning, supervise audit execution, review workpapers and prepare executive reports. The role involves engaging with management to strengthen internal controls and address recurring findings.
You will work closely with junior auditors, ensuring audit quality and compliance with audit methodology. The environment is fast paced with strong governance and continuous improvement initiatives, offering a professional culture built on accountability and collaboration.
To apply, please use the application instructions provided by RS Recruitment & Training on the job listing.
Requirements
- Degree in Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of internal audit experience
- Strong experience with TeamMate or similar audit software
- Proven ability to lead audit scopes and supervise junior auditors
- Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Willingness to travel occasionally and work overtime during stock counts
Responsibilities
- Lead planning meetings and scope discussions for internal audits
- Set deadlines for reporting and audit completion
- Review planned audits and prepare audit plans for assigned scopes
- Review audit workpapers and findings on TeamMate and sign off as Reviewer
- Ensure management comments are obtained and documented
- Ensure executive summaries are accurate and complete
- Address recurring findings and ensure review queries are resolved
- Ensure fieldwork is conducted within required timeframes and report deviations
- Archive original supporting documentation and ensure audit evidence is securely maintained
- Review and sign off audit findings, identify root causes, and engage with management
- Capture new findings arising from emerging risks
- Complete executive and detailed reports accurately
- Update monthly audit tracking sheets (IA wins)
- Submit final reports within 10 days after site work is completed
- Ensure reports are saved under the reporting tab on TeamMate
- Uphold company values and strategic imperatives
- Display superior written and verbal communication skills
- Work under minimal supervision and take ownership of duties
- Maintain strong productivity, timekeeping, and teamwork
- Display integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Demonstrate leadership behaviours and CPD commitment
- Implement cost saving and time saving initiatives
- Assist in redefining processes to improve operational efficiency
- Support training and development within the audit team
- Demonstrate consistent performance improvement
Job details
- Organisation
- RS Recruitment & Training
- Location
- Northern Durban, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (4+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Salary
- R18k to R25k / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
When applying for this Senior Internal Auditor role, make sure your CV clearly shows your experience with audit software like TeamMate and your ability to lead audit scopes. Highlight any supervisory experience and your knowledge of internal audit processes. Since the role involves travel and overtime during stock counts, mention your flexibility. Tailor your application to show how you have improved internal controls or addressed recurring findings in previous roles. Good luck!
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