Senior Internal Auditor Jobs

Senior Internal Auditor

Vision: Good Governance through Service Excellence

Mission:
To create a government that addresses the needs and respects the values of ‘ubuntu’ in our communities.
To create a better life for all through delivering inclusive and affordable services for residents.
To create a safe environment with diverse opportunities for economic growth and development.

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Bachelors
Experience: 4 years
Location: Eastern Cape
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Requirements:

• BComm Degree with Internal Audit as a major subject or an equivalent finance qualification with Accounting III at NQF level 7.
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• Code B driver’s license.
• High-level computer literacy, including advanced Excel skills in Office applications.
• Membership in the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Ability to ensure credibility in the municipality’s financial affairs and compliance with relevant laws, standards, and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management and information systems.
• Detailed understanding of municipal policies, procedures, and Treasury regulations.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Good investigative, research, and analysis skills. Assertiveness in handling audit findings.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in at least two of the official languages of Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).

Duties:

• Receive instructions from the Manager: Risk & Internal Audit and conduct preliminary investigations, including identifying activities in the auditee’s environment, analyzing internal controls and accounting/financial systems, assessing risks, and drawing conclusions.
• Identify critical risk areas and audit criteria from the preliminary survey, and determine the level of tests needed before preparing an audit program or plan.
• Monitor fieldwork by supervising team members, providing coaching and on-the-job training, reviewing audit working papers, following up on findings, discussing issues with the auditee, and clearing review notes.
• Perform fieldwork on reviews as directed by the Manager: Risk and Internal Audit.
• Prepare draft audit reports, including major findings, causes, impacts, and recommendations. Communicate these verbally with the auditee to reach agreement and ensure clarity.
• Advise and consult with department officials, either independently or with the Manager: Risk and Internal Audit, on control aspects or audits in their areas of responsibility.
• Provide guidance to personnel on applying procedures.
• Collect information from reports and documents for audit assignments by retrieving and filing related documentation.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, compile agenda items for the Risk & Internal Audit Committee, and submit them to the Internal Audit Manager for review.
• Assist in risk identification and assessment processes.
• Monitor all risk mitigation projects.
• Educate and train staff and business associates on the risk management program and their responsibilities in it.

Closing Date: 03 February 2026

Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Kouga Municipality website at www.kouga.gov.za.

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