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Our client, a specialist financial products and service company, is now hiring for a Manager Internal Audit for a 3-month contract.

Skills required:

• BCom Honours or equivalent in Commerce (i.e., Accounting or Internal Auditing).
• Post-graduate professional designation, i.e. a Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Information Systems Auditor.
• A minimum of three years’ financial services related internal audit experience.
• A minimum of three years’ internal audit management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven people management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• AML experience.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Planning, leading and/or managing, and/or executing internal audits (assurance, consulting, and/or ad hoc), including:
• Developing comprehensive, yet pragmatic, risk-informed audit programmes to meet audit objectives;
• Designing and/or overseeing the design of audit procedures to achieve audit objectives;
• Executing and/or overseeing the execution of audit procedures in working papers in line with the GIA Methodology and the relevant IPPF Standards;
• Preparing and/or reviewing task-appropriate written reports to communicate the results of the engagement;
• Finalising and/or overseeing the finalisation of the internal audit file on TeamMate+, with related clearance as needed on Microsoft Teams or other tools, and release of observations/findings for tracking to completion;
• Providing authoritative expertise and advice in respect of process design and/or improvement;
• Following up on corrective actions, as necessary.
• Building on and maintaining effective business relationships with relevant internal stakeholders to manage service delivery in line with expectations and requirements.
• Coaching/mentoring/guiding internal audit trainees and senior internal auditors.
• Representing GIA on project teams or steering committees as needed, including:
• Participating in project teams or steering committees from a governance oversight perspective (i.e. as a consultant) or as an assurance provider (pre- or post-implementation reviews, migrations, benefits realisations, etc.);
• Compiling submissions as appropriate for project team or steering committee.
• Other related duties that may be required from time to time.

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Join this medium-sized entity with a young dynamic team of individuals and gain further exposure to:

• Corporate Finance
• Valuation Assignments
• Forensic Audits
• Tax

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• B.Com Degree
• Completed SAICA Articles

This is negotiable, dependent on experience.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
1. Customer Relations
1.1. Support internal and external stakeholders to ensure maximum participation in line with SDA;
1.2. Participate in provincial linkages e.g. (Career Expo’s, Job Fairs, Industry Related Expo’s; 
1.3. Attend and participate in workshops targeting relevant stakeholders;
1.4. Keep stakeholders informed of new developments at TETA (change in legislation, processes, procedures, and policies); 
1.5. Effective relationships management through ad hoc telephonic and electronic queries from both internal and external stakeholders in a                          professional manner; 
1.6. Liaise with other operational team members to ensure that reports, presentations and other ad hoc deliverables are completed;
1.7. Attend to walk in stakeholders with queries.

2. Finance and Planning 
2.1. Participate fully in the planning of the Strategic Planning Documents;
2.2. Ensure alignment of the budget with costed APP.

3. Organisational Compliance and Auditing Performance Information 
3.1. Manage organisational compliance with regard to Mandatory Grants and  Discretionary Grants processes;
3.2. Manage internal and external audits of the organisation;
    • Attend all audit related meetings
    • Manage requests for information emanating from audits
    • Facilitate responses to performance audit queries
3.3. Facilitate resolve of audit queries and respond to management reports(findings);
3.4. Identify and mitigate unit related risks.

4. Manage Skills Development Policy Developmen t
4.1. Assist in developing /reviewing skills development policies and Standard Operating Procedures;
4.2. Conduct policy compliance and audits in chambers and report to the manager.

5. Manage the Discretionary Grant (DG) Process
5.1. Manage advertisements for Discretionary Grants and guidelines for applications;
5.2. Manage the approval process of the advert through relevant structures;
5.3. Manage the publishing of the advert in consultation with communications and Supply Chain; 
5.4. Conduct applications allocations and target setting workshop;
5.5. Consolidate chamber allocations and recommendations for approval and submit to the manager;
5.6. Compile a DG report/correction schedule and facilitate approval from all relevant structures;
5.7. Prepare all relevant communication regarding DGs to the chambers and submit to the manager;
5.8. Manage the development a discretionary grants system.

6. Manage Mandatory Grants (MG) Process
6.1. Manage system changes in relation to application of Mandatory Grants;
6.2. Manage training of business units regarding system changes;  
6.3. Manage compliance regarding evaluation of WSPs and ATRs;
6.4. Compile an accurate report/schedule for approval by the relevant structures;
6.5. Manage Mandatory Grants request for extensions and appeal processes;
6.6. Communicate the outcomes with the chambers.

7. Manage the DG and MG roadshows
7.1. Manage the coordination of roadshows and ensure compliance;
7.2. Prepare relevant presentations and submit to the manager;
7.3. Participate optimally in the roadshows.

8. Audit and Risk
8.1. Ensure no repeat findings in the AG Management Report and implement corrective action of existing findings;
8.2. No repeat findings in the Internal Audit Report and implement corrective action of existing findings.

9. Reporting 
9.1. Weekly sub-unit report;
9.2. Input to quarterly G&S Report;
9.3. Input to quarterly Chambers Report;
9.4. Review Annual Performance Report;
9.5. Input to the Annual Report.

10. Manage Personal Performance
10.1 Manage, monitor and check on performance agreements development and signature;
10.2 Manage, monitor and check on performance assessments and reviews implementation;
10.3 Manage, monitor and check on personal development plans submission, approval and implementation;
10.4 Coach and mentor subordinates and interns where required;
10.5 Manage personal time, leave and attendance registers.

 

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1. Experience and Qualification
1.1 Minimum of a National Diploma (NQFL 6) Qualification in Accounting Science/Internal Auditing or any related  
      qualification;
1.2 Minimum of 4 years' experience in an auditing environment;
1.3 Experience in the Public Service and/or Skills Development Sector, preferably within a SETA
      environment;
1.4 Willingness to travel and work overtime.
 
2. Knowledge 
2.1 Knowledge and understanding of:
2.1.1 Standard office procedures, processes and policies;
2.1.2 SETAs;
2.1.3 Standards and guidelines in performance auditing;
2.1.4 Filing systems, records management and administration;
2.1.5 Ability to operate spreadsheets, word processing at highly proficient level and computing proficiency in MS 
        Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint; MS Outlook;
2.1.6 Understanding of changes taking place in the skills development landscape;
2.1.7 Budgeting;
2.1.8 Relationship management.

2.2. Skills
2.2.1 MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Projects);
2.2.2 Reporting skills;
2.2.3 Time Management and deadline driven skills;
2.2.4 Exceptional Planning skills;
2.2.5 Exceptional Problem-Solving Skills;
2.2.6 Decision making skills;
2.2.7 Attention to detail and sense of urgency;
2.2.8 Project Management Skills;
2.2.9 Sound judgement and ability to act independently;
2.2.10 Consultation and facilitation skills;
2.2.11 Relationship building skills and critical thinking;
2.2.12 Strong focus on customers, service and stakeholder engagement skills
2.2.13 Organisational compliance to SDA and standards in performance information auditing;
2.2.14 Proactivity and the ability to organise own work priorities with decreasing amounts of supervision;
2.2.15 Strong focus continuous business improvement processes;
2.2.16 Decisive and able to quickly react to changing environments;
2.2.17 Ability to escalate issues on time and a demonstration of a sense of urgency;
2.2.18 Ability to work under pressure.

Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements should apply by forwarding their de-tailed CV and cover letter on This position is designated for Employment Equity candidate and its current EE targets is to appoint a candidate from the population group that is Coloured Male, preference to Persons Living with Disability. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The closing date for all applications is Monday, 27 October 2025.

Overview

Join a Firm That Thinks Forward | Senior Accountant Lead

Location: Cape Town

Are you a sharp, solutions-driven accountant ready to take the lead in a high-impact role?

Our client, a nationally respected firm with international affiliations, is on the lookout for a Senior Accountant Lead to drive excellence in Annual Financial Statement (AFS) compilation and client support services. A pivotal and exciting role between the EBS Division and Auditing.

This is more than just an accounting role - it is an opportunity to lead, mentor, and influence within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business services environment.

• Compile IFRS-compliant AFS for a diverse client portfolio.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless, quality delivery.
• Lead and support junior team members, including SAIPA Trainees.
• Liaise directly with clients to solve challenges and build relationships.
• Be the key link in delivering sharp, accurate, and compliant outputs.

• BCom Accounting degree (finance, commerce, or accounting).
• SAIPA-qualified (or eligible).
• 2–4 years’ post-SAIPA experience.
• Experience with SAGE and strong Excel skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• A client-first mindset and sharp attention to detail.

• Be part of a firm that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and growth.
• Work in a supportive team that values integrity, innovation, and diversity.
• Access to career progression, mentorship, and professional development support.
• National presence with international reach open doors, broaden horizons.

Apply now and become part of a culture that values your ambition, ideas, and impact.