TRAFFIC Gauteng

Internal Auditor (JHB)

GCO Partners

Job Description

Were hiring an Internal Auditor based in South Africa to support delivery of independent, objective internal audit services to UK clients-predominantly not-for-profit and public sector organisations. You will evaluate the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal controls, identify improvement opportunities, and produce clear, practical reporting for stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Attend virtual meetings/workshops with auditees to understand business processes and controls.
  • Support risk-based audit planning (process mapping, risk/control identification, audit programs).
  • Execute audit testing and document results clearly and consistently.
  • Identify control gaps, raise findings, and draft practical recommendations.
  • Prepare draft reports and supporting working papers for review by the UK client manager.
  • Support compliance reviews against policies/regulatory requirements and elevate issues requiring action.
  • Manage stakeholders through structured updates, timelines, and expectation-setting.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement; more experienced hires may coach junior colleagues.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience Must-have
  • 12+ months internal audit experience (in-house OR outsourced/consulting).
  • Strong audit fundamentals (walkthroughs, testing, evidence, issue writing, reporting).
  • Confident written and verbal communication for virtual stakeholder engagement.
  • Able to work independently with strong quality and deadline discipline.
Nice-to-Have
  • Exposure to not-for-profit / public sector or regulated environments.
  • Progress toward CIA / ACCA (or similar).
  • Experience with audit/GRC tooling (e.g., TeamMate, AuditBoard, Pentana, SharePoint audit packs).

About This Role

Career insights for Accountants and Auditors positions

Salary Benchmark
R38,485/month
R27,932 to R54,299/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Active Listening Critical Thinking Speaking Judgment and Decision Making
Common Technologies
Intuit QuickBooks Sage 50 Accounting SAP Concur Google Docs Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Word Delphi Technology Oracle E-Business Suite Financials

Job Overview

Date Posted
10 Apr 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

Accountants and Auditors Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R38,485/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.

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