Johannesburg: Group Internal Audit Manager CA(SA)

Steer the Audit Ship in a Fast-Moving, High-Performance Universe Are you an Internal Audit pro who can spot a control weakness from a mile away and keep a straight face in an Audit Committee meeting? Perfect. Because this entrepreneurial, multi-entity group needs someone who can bring order, governance, and a touch of magic to their fast-paced world. As the Group Internal Audit Manager, you wont just tick boxes- youll run the whole audit show. From crafting audit plans that would make any spreadsheet proud, to diving into data, wrangling risks, and reminding people that “policies exist for a reason.” Youll be the go-to person for assurance, advice, and occasionally, calming the chaos. If you love data-driven decision-making, enjoy senior-level conversations (bonus points if you can sneak in a joke without losing credibility), and thrive where things move fast- this ones for you. What Youll Be Doing (aka Your Audit Superpowers): Audit Delivery Build and maintain a group-wide audit programme strong enough to make ISO blush Roll out a 12-month audit plan covering stores and corporate- yes, both Execute top-tier audits focused on high-risk financial and operational areas Use CAATS tools (IDEA lovers, this is your moment) to make the data talk Produce clear, action-packed audit reports and lead investigations when things get suspicious Complete 41 store audits 4 corporate audits a year- your calendar will never be bored Risk Management & Compliance Keep the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework alive, updated, and fabulous Refresh the Group Risk Matrix and GAP analysis like the pro you are Align policies with best practice (and gently remind people to follow them) Track corrective actions and reduce recurring findings- because déjà vu is overrated Process Improvement & Advisory Work with management to turn findings into improvements, not just paperwork Support better controls, smarter processes, and automation dreams Champion data-driven decision-making (spreadsheet warriors unite) Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting Build strong relationships with Finance, Operations, and the Audit Committee Present audit results clearly- no smoke, no mirrors, just the facts Drive accountability and continuous improvement across the group What You Bring to the Table (Besides Coffee): CA(SA) preferred 8 years internal audit experience- retail, FMCG, distribution or group environments are ideal Strong data analytics superpowers with CAATS experience (ACL = gold star) Deep knowledge of governance, risk, and control frameworks Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills High integrity and solid judgment Ability to juggle multiple priorities without dropping the audit file Collaborative, confident, and calm under pressure Thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment