Internal Auditor - Midrand at Oza Holdings

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive financial audits of various departments and functions within the organization, including but not limited to mining, manufacturing, and logistics.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance procedures, and risk management systems.
• Identify areas of potential risk, inefficiency, or non-compliance and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Perform detailed testing and analysis of financial data, transactions, and processes to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement audit plans, strategies, and timelines.
• Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to be taken by management.
• Monitor the implementation of recommended actions and follow up to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends in internal auditing.
• Provide guidance and support to junior auditors, as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor).
• Additional certifications such as CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) would be highly advantageous.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in internal auditing, preferably within the mining, manufacturing, and logistics industries.
• In-depth knowledge of financial and operational auditing principles, practices, and standards.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in using auditing software, data analysis tools, and MS Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with auditing large-scale mining, manufacturing, or logistics operations.
• Willingness to travel to different company sites as required.
• Knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems such as SAP or Oracle.