Senior Internal Auditor
Listing reference: reunt_000290
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 5 December 2026
Position summary
Industry: Engineering
Job category: Internal Auditing
Location: Woodmead
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Reunert Management Services is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Internal Auditor to join its Group Internal Audit team.
This role offers the opportunity to work across a diversified Group, leading and conducting risk-based assurance and advisory engagements covering governance, risk management and internal control processes. You will undertake operational, financial, compliance and technology-related audits, provide objective insights and practical recommendations to management, and contribute to improving audit quality across the Group.
Job description
- Identify and evaluate the organisation's audit risk areas and provide key input to the annual internal audit plan.
- Perform audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
- Identify, develop and document audit issues and recommendations for improvement, using independent judgement on the areas reviewed.
- Use data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance risk assessment, audit testing, reporting efficiency and audit insights.
- Ensure audit work complies with the relevant IIA professional standards and ethical requirements.
- Provide or assist in providing training, mentoring, coaching and guidance to internal audit staff on conducting audits and related matters.
- Represent internal audit on organisational project teams, at management meetings and with external organisations.
- Pursue professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and professional association memberships, and share what you learn with colleagues.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Internal Auditing, Finance or a related field.
- CA(SA) highly preferred.
- CIA, CISA or other relevant professional qualifications are advantageous.
- Minimum of three years' full-time experience in internal auditing, external auditing, operations, accounting, business analysis or programme evaluation.
- Strong exposure to financial, operational and compliance auditing.
- Sound knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, governance and enterprise risk management.
- Knowledge and practical application of the IIA International Professional Practices Framework, Code of Ethics and Standards.
- Ability to analyse complex information, identify risks and control weaknesses, and reach well-supported conclusions.
- Strong audit report-writing and presentation skills.
- Good planning and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Advantageous:
- Experience using audit software and data analytics tools.
- Internal audit experience in a Big Four or multi-entity environment.
- Experience in a diversified industrial Group, particularly across manufacturing and technology-enabled services.
- Exposure to ERP environments and information systems.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, IT general controls and digital transformation risks.
- Practical application of AI and data analytics in an audit environment.