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Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Internal Auditor in Ladysmith, and we encourage applicants from across KwaZulu-Natal to consider this opportunity.
What This Role Involves
This Internal Auditor role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Ladysmith. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Ladysmith also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Internal Auditor is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Ladysmith group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
In addition, the team mix in Ladysmith reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Based in Ladysmith
Ladysmith continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with within the Pietermaritzburg administrative centre. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
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 Ladysmith.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ladysmith cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
What We Offer
Importantly, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Ladysmith colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Ladysmith teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in KwaZulu-Natal.
Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Ladysmith keep progressing.
Career Growth
In addition, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Ladysmith have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Ladysmith team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ladysmith have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
Essential Criteria
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Clear credit and criminal record
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.