Internal Auditor

A Internal Auditor position is being filled in Bethlehem. Suitable candidates from across Free State are invited to submit their applications for review.

The Role

An experienced Internal Auditor is needed to support operations in Bethlehem. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in Free State.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Bethlehem also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Bethlehem teams, and the new Internal Auditor will feel that from the first week.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Bethlehem much easier.

Equal Opportunity

Beyond that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Free State, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Bethlehem.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Your Future Here

Career progression for this finance jobs role in Bethlehem depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Free State.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Bethlehem have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Bethlehem team member.

Your Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Bethlehem office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Bethlehem will be explained during the hiring process.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Why Join Us

Notably, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this finance jobs role in Bethlehem; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Free State.

Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

In addition, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Crucially, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Where You’ll Work

Notably, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.

In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Bethlehem site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Based in Bethlehem

Working in Bethlehem means a place in the Welkom gold fields, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Bethlehem office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Bethlehem.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Bethlehem, Free State.

Many candidates already living within reach of Bethlehem cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

Day in the Life

Most days begin by working through your inbox, prioritising urgent supplier or audit queries before settling into the books. You move between reconciliations, journal entries and review meetings, breaking out spreadsheets when something doesn’t tie up. Mid-morning calls with operations or sales help you understand the numbers behind the numbers, and the afternoon is usually given to deeper work: management reports, tax submissions or supporting a junior with a tricky reconciliation. By the time you log off, you have nudged the business closer to a clean month-end.

On top of that, the Bethlehem office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Bethlehem.

Core Functions

• Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
• Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
• Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
• Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
• Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
• Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies

Who We’re Looking For

• Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
• Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
• Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.