Group Internal Audit Manager | Johannesburg | FMCG & Manufacturing

This is a senior opportunity to lead and shape the internal audit function for a leading South African group in the FMCG and manufacturing space. You will work at Group level, giving you visible impact and direct exposure to senior management.

As Group Internal Audit Manager, you will be responsible for the full audit lifecycle across the organisation. The role requires someone who does not wait to be handed an audit plan but rather steps into a business area, understands the risks, identifies the gaps and builds an appropriate audit approach independently.

What you can expect to do:

• Develop and maintain a risk based annual internal audit plan aligned to the Group's strategic and operational objectives
• Plan, scope and execute internal audit assignments from start to finish
• Assess business, financial, operational and compliance risks and evaluate the effectiveness of controls and governance processes
• Prepare clear audit reports and present findings to senior stakeholders
• Engage with management to agree corrective actions and track implementation
• Perform ad hoc investigations, reviews and special projects as required
• Work closely with other assurance functions to promote a strong risk and control culture

Application note: Please email your CV to andrea@humankindgroup.co.za. Use the job reference if you have one, and make sure your CV clearly shows your internal audit management experience.

• Relevant Bachelor's degree in Internal Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or a related field
• Professional internal audit or accounting qualification will be advantageous (CIA, CA(SA), CIMA or similar)
• 5+ years' relevant internal audit experience, with experience at management or senior level
• Strong experience in risk based internal auditing
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing audit plans independently
• Proven ability to take ownership of the full audit lifecycle, from risk assessment and planning through to reporting and follow up
• Strong understanding of internal controls, governance, risk management and audit methodologies
• Experience working with senior management and presenting audit findings
• Strong analytical, report writing and communication skills
• High level of integrity, independence and professional judgement
• Ability to operate autonomously while collaborating effectively with stakeholders

• Develop and maintain a risk based annual internal audit plan aligned to the Group's strategic and operational objectives
• Independently identify key business, financial, operational and compliance risks requiring audit attention
• Plan, scope and execute internal audit assignments from inception through to reporting
• Conduct risk assessments and determine appropriate audit methodologies and procedures
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes and risk management frameworks
• Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies and areas of financial or operational risk
• Prepare clear, well structured audit reports and present findings and recommendations to management
• Engage with senior stakeholders to discuss findings, agree corrective actions and monitor implementation
• Track and follow up on outstanding audit findings and agreed management actions
• Provide practical recommendations that improve business processes, controls and operational efficiency
• Perform ad hoc investigations, reviews and special projects where required
• Assist in strengthening the Group's internal control environment and governance framework
• Work closely with management and other assurance functions to promote a strong risk and control culture
• Provide management with independent assurance and insights on areas of significant risk