INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER – FOURWAYS – GAUTENG Full Time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Audit Planning & Methodology
• Develop annual audit plans aligned to business risks and the combined assurance model.
• Plan audit engagements, including scope definition, sampling methodology, and resource allocation.
• Monitor plan execution and ensure alignment with Audit Committee expectations.
• Audit Delivery & Quality Assurance
• Lead and perform complex audit engagements, including operational, financial, compliance, and governance audits.
• Review working papers, findings, and reports to ensure quality and conformance to IIA standards.
• Produce high‑quality audit reports and ensure recommendations are practical and risk‑
• Oversee tracking and validation of management action plans.
• People & Resource Management
• Manage, coach, and develop Internal Audit staff, including performance reviews and skills assessments.
• Ensure current job profiles, development plans, and competence matrices remain updated.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Build partnerships with business units to enhance risk awareness and strengthen internal control culture.
• Present audit outcomes to Senior Management and the Audit Committee.
• Methodology Improvement & Governance
• Maintain knowledge of IIA standards and ensure continuous improvement of the audit methodology.
• Champion the combined assurance framework and collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and External Audit.
• Oversee JSOX / External Audit reliance, ensuring integration into audit planning.
• Promote adoption of data analytics and continuous auditing techniques (including AI-driven continuous auditing techniques).

Skill, Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

• 3 (three) Years post articles experience or at least 6 (six) years internal audit experience with at least four years in a supervisory/lead role.
• Strong understanding of internal audit standards, risk management, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to apply data analytics tools (ACL, IDEA, Power BI—if applicable).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report writing skills.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to lead teams, manage conflict, and drive accountability.
• Financial and operational process knowledge.

Educational Qualifications &   Personal Attributes: 

• BCom degree, specializing in Accounting/Risk/Finance/Auditing
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) is an added advantage
• Governance, risk, or audit technology certifications beneficial.
• Professional integrity & sound judgment
• Analytical and critical‑thinking ability
• Strategic and systems thinking
• Assertiveness with tact and diplomacy
• Resilience and stress tolerance
• Collaboration and relationship building
• Results orientation