Senior Internal Controls Specialist
- Location: Cape Town
- Base Salary: R854,900 per year
- Check out our values-driven benefits below!
Position Overview
We are seeking a talented Senior Internal Controls Specialist to oversee the designing, implementation and auditing of internal controls, governance and risk management systems for our international organization. The Senior Internal Controls Specialist assists and supports the CFO with planning internal control audits, identifying opportunities for improvements in the organisation’s control systems, and following up on identifying control deficiencies.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design & implement internal audit function’s standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Manage the documentation of policies and standard operating procedures
- Develop the annual risk-based internal audit plan
- Assist management in reviewing the effectiveness of internal control processes
- Recommend improvements in manual and computer controls
- Assess compliance with policies, procedures, and standards
- Analyse data to identify compliance deficiencies and potential risks
- Document the audit process and prepares audit findings report for management
- Obtain, analyse, and evaluate accounting control systems and business processes to identify weaknesses and recommend improvements
- Discuss audit findings and recommendations with the CFO and departmental heads
- Follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations
- Conduct ad-hoc/ special investigations and reviews as requested by management
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or auditing
- 3+ years auditing experience
- Familiarity with Internal Auditing Standards and any internal controls frameworks i.e. COSO Framework
- Familiarity with GAAP principles
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
- Ability and comfort working in a dynamic team-based environment
- A detail-oriented focus
Advantageous:
- Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CA and ACCA, or working towards such
- Expertise in internal controls and technical accounting, particularly software license revenue recognition
- Familiarity with local, state, federal, and international tax regulation, especially in a US company
- Experience with auditing international entities
- Experience using Salesforce and Netsuite
Compensation & Benefits
Vera Solutions offers competitive compensation (including benefits), commensurate with experience and cost of living.
Paid Time Off
38 days of paid leave each year, including local and company-wide holidays and a December break.
Health Care
Vera covers 100% of medical, dental, and visual plan premiums.
Phantom Equity
All staff participate in Vera’s phantom equity plan.
Wellness Leave
We do not cap sick leave. If you’re sick, we hope you get better!
Retirement
Vera offers a retirement plan and contribution matching to all of its staff.
Getaway Benefit
An annual stipend to spend on travel and physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Student Loans
To help employees with outstanding student loans, Vera offers a Student Loan Benefit.
Child Benefit
In addition to robust paid parental leave, Vera assists with the costs of child care.
How to Apply
To apply, fill out the online application (attaching CV). Please contact [email protected] with any additional questions.
