Internal Audit Associate - Sandton at Catch

Role Description:


Strong governance, risk management, and internal controls are essential to the success of any growing organisation. The company operates in a highly regulated environment and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance, operational excellence, and corporate governance.
The Internal Audit Associate will support the business by evaluating internal processes and controls, identifying areas of risk, and assisting with audits across various functions. This role plays a key part in ensuring that company policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices are consistently adhered to, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.


Key responsibilities:


Arrange meetings with business units for audit preparation and document the minutes of the meeting.
Understand the audit objectives scope and identify and assess risks and controls of each business.
Conduct audits in line with audit objectives and methodologies.
Assist in the preparation of working papers for the internal audit for different business units within the Group including:
Walkthroughs and understanding of business processes.
Process Flow documentation for each high-risk area.
Identifying the Risks and mitigating controls along with recommendations for the business processes.
Suggest appropriate tests of Controls
Perform testing in line with sampling methodology
Draft and present the final audit report to the relevant stakeholders including recommendation of changes and
controls to be implemented
Monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations.
Conduct feedback meetings throughout the audit to manager
Assistance with the growth and improvement of the internal audit department
Recommend updates to policies and procedures to benefit the Group
Undertake any other duties that may be assigned from time to time


Preferred skills and competencies:


Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures and IFRS advantageous
Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements advantageous
Advanced computer literacy skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Great attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work with large data sets.
Experience with visualisation tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Trustworthy and Ethical
Swift and adaptable learner
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Good people skills


Qualifications and experience:


Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and/or Degree in Internal Auditing.
Professional certification would be advantageous (Certified Internal Auditor (CIA))
Previous experience with ISO would be advantageous, specifically ISO 9001 and ISO 27001
Previous experience with ESG and SBTi would be advantageous
1- 3 years experience in a similar role