Internal Auditor

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Internal Auditor based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the finance jobs function.

What This Role Involves

This Internal Auditor role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across Western Cape.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the finance jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch much easier.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Internal Auditor to step into the finance jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

The Environment

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.

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

Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.

In addition, 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.

Career Growth

Practically speaking, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch team member.

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

Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Stellenbosch have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Stellenbosch colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

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

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

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

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.

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

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Importantly, the Stellenbosch 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.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Notably, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

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.

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

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

Working in Stellenbosch

On top of that, the role is based in Stellenbosch, close to the Stellenbosch agricultural belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Stellenbosch and the broader Western Cape region.

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 Stellenbosch.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
• Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
• Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
• Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
• Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits

Who We’re Looking For

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
• Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
• Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
• Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.