Icebolethu Group is an Authorised Financial Service Provider FSP45714 and a Level 1 BBBEE Contributor. It is South Africa's second largest Funeral Assurance Group. Winner of the Standard Bank KZN - Top Brand award for 2022 provides a centre of excellence and a leading provider of dignified burial solutions.
Icebolethu Group is currently looking for objective candidates to fill the position of Junior Internal Auditor on a fixed-term basis for a period of Twelve (12) months. The Successful incumbents will be expected to add value and improve operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, Auditing, control and governance processes. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and sound judgement. The position is based in our Group Internal Audit Department within Icebolethu Group.
Minimum Qualifications
• Diploma or Degree in Internal Auditing or related field.
• Registered member with the International Internal Auditing Standards (IIA) Advantageous.
Experience and Knowledge required.
• A Minimum of two to three (2-3) years of working experience in a similar role.
Skills and Competencies required.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Sound independent judgement.
Key Performance Areas
• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document process.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee.
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Engage with the client during the execution of the audit in order to obtain necessary information or to clear audit exceptions
• Prepare audit files either electronically or manually for all projects with necessary working papers for the audit procedures performed and sign them off
• Communicate all project challenges to the manager for intervention
• Exercise diligence and professionalism in the execution of all audit assignments and ensure completion of all projects within set timelines.
• Review management comments and action plans to ensure that it addresses the control deficiencies raised
• Obtain evidence supporting the audit results
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.
ICEBOLETHU EMBRACES THE PRINCIPLES OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT
NB: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. White, Indian, Coloured population group are also encouraged to apply.
People with disability are also encouraged to apply.
This position will be based in Durban and frequent work travelling will be required.
Application Submission and Closing Dates:
(NB: Applications with no clarification for the position applying for will not be considered)
Please submit all CVs to hr_recruitment@icebolethu.co.za
Closing date for CV submissions is Friday, 07 November 2025.