Job Description

Qualification

• Matric
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Internal Audit, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CA(SA), CIMA or IIA are strongly preferred

Requirements

• Minimum of Five (5) - Ten (10) years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or a related field, with at least three (3) years in a leadership or managerial role
• Proven knowledge of financial and operational controls, preferably within the manufacturing sector; and
• Proven ability to improve and optimise business processes.

Duties

• Design, implement, and maintain internal control frameworks across the organisation
• Conduct regular assessments of internal controls to ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements
• Perform risk assessments to identify potential areas of control weaknesses or fraud risks
• Recommend improvements to processes and controls to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk exposure
• Develop and deliver training programs to ensure staff awareness and understanding of internal control requirements
• Monitor the timely remediation of control deficiencies and track progress of corrective action plans
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Risk, Finance, and Operational teams to ensure alignment of control initiatives
• Prepare detailed reports for senior management and the audit committee on the effectiveness of internal controls and identified issues
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and industry best practices in internal control and risk management
• Perform other related duties as may be required from time to time.