Work-Force
Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Internal Auditor in Johannesburg, and we encourage applicants from across Gauteng to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
This Internal Auditor role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Johannesburg. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across Gauteng.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Internal Auditor taking on this position.
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 Johannesburg much easier.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the finance jobs group in Johannesburg.
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 Johannesburg teams, and the new Internal Auditor will feel that from the first week.
The Environment
In addition, 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.
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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Gauteng. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Johannesburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Working in Johannesburg
In addition, the role is based in Johannesburg, close to OR Tambo International Airport. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Johannesburg and the broader Gauteng region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Johannesburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
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 Johannesburg.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Johannesburg 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.
Importantly, the team mix in Johannesburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The finance jobs space in Johannesburg offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Gauteng.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Johannesburg team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Johannesburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Gauteng, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Johannesburg.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Gauteng.
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.
A Typical Day
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Johannesburg.
Beyond that, the Johannesburg 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.
On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.
Key Outputs
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
Who We’re Looking For
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
On top of that, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.