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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 a technically strong, data-driven Internal Auditor to join a dynamic audit team. The successful candidate will be responsible for embedding data analytics into the internal audit process, enhancing audit quality through data-driven insights, and strengthening the overall control environment.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your audit career, email your CV to Kgolagano@salixrecruitment.co.za to apply.
Duties:
Qualifications:
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 a technically strong, data-driven Internal Auditor to join a dynamic audit team. The successful candidate will be responsible for embedding data analytics into the internal audit process, enhancing audit quality through data-driven insights, and strengthening the overall control environment.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your audit career, email your CV to Kgolagano@salixrecruitment.co.za to apply.
Duties:
- Plan and execute internal audits across business units, incorporating data analytics into audit procedures and testing strategies.
- Extract and analyse data from financial and operational systems to perform control testing and validate audit findings.
- Perform full-population testing using data analytics, reducing reliance on traditional sampling methods.
- Identify anomalies, trends, and control exceptions through data interrogation techniques to highlight potential risk areas.
- Develop and use repeatable data analytics routines to improve audit efficiency and consistency across engagements.
- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls using data-backed evidence and insights.
- Conduct data-driven reviews of financial, operational, and compliance processes to ensure alignment with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support audit investigations by analysing transactional data to detect irregularities, fraud indicators, or control breaches.
- Collaborate with business and IT teams to understand data flows, system processes, and control points relevant to audits.
- Prepare clear, data-supported audit reports and present insights, risks, and recommendations to management.
Qualifications:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Bachelor’s degree in Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is a must
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in internal auditing
- Proven experience applying data analytics within the audit process
- Strong working knowledge of tools such as Excel (advanced), Power BI, Tableau, or similar
- Exposure to data extraction and analysis from ERP or financial systems is advantageous
- Familiarity with BarnOwl or similar audit/risk management systems is advantageous
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interrogate and interpret large datasets within an audit context
- Ability to integrate data analytics into audit planning, execution, and reporting
- Solid understanding of internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks
- Ability to identify control weaknesses and risks using data-driven approaches
- Strong attention to detail and professional scepticism
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to translate data insights into practical audit findings
- Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across finance, operations, and IT
- High level of integrity, objectivity, and ethical conduct
Salix Recruitment
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