Internal Auditor / Process and Controls Auditor

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading organisation operating within the mining industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Internal Auditor / Process and Controls Auditor to join their team in Sandhurst Sandton, Gauteng.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements: Minimum 3-5 years of internal audit or process review experience within Mining, Manufacturing, or Construction environments. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Auditing, Internal Auditing, or Finance (BCom \/ BTech) or equivalent. Professional qualification (e.g., CIA, CA(SA), CISA, or progress toward). Track record of designing and implementing control processes from the ground up. Willingness and capability to travel frequently each month to regional\/remote operational sites. Responsibilities: Conduct regular on-site internal audits to verify whether operational and financial processes are being followed in practice. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key internal controls across field sites. Identify control breakdowns, process gaps, non compliance issues, and operational inefficiencies on site. Design, build, and implement robust internal control systems, SOPs, and frameworks where none exist or where existing controls are inadequate. Partner with site management to embed new operational processes, ensure smooth adoption, and provide guidance on control compliance. Continuously review and refine processes to adapt to site-specific operational environments. Perform meticulous financial and operational reconciliations (e.g., inventory, stock, site expenses, payroll, equipment\/asset tracking). Drill down into line-item details to uncover root causes of variances, discrepancies, or potential fraud\/waste. Maintain a high degree of precision when testing control samples and reviewing documentation. Build strong, collaborative relationships with site managers, engineers, operational teams, and head office leadership. Communicate complex audit findings clearly and constructively, balancing firm governance standards with empathy and practical understanding of site operations. Facilitate agreement on corrective action plans with site teams. Prepare clear, concise, and structured audit reports highlighting key findings, risk exposure, and actionable recommendations. Deliver audit assignments and final reports within agreed deadlines to support executive decision making. Monitor and track management's progress on implementing audit findings and recommendations. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.