Johannesburg: Internal Audit Manager posted by Browns Jewellers

Browns Jewellers is a proudly South African, family-owned luxury jeweller with over 40 stores across South Africa and the UK. Since 1934, weve been known for timeless craftsmanship, innovation, and a strong people-first culture.

We are looking for a detail-driven and strategically minded Internal Audit Manager to lead our governance, compliance, and reporting efforts across the Browns group. This is a key appointment with room for growth into a Head of Department role, responsible for building and leading a small internal audit team in the near future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

         Lead and execute internal audits across all departments and regions

         Develop, maintain, and update the internal audit plan in alignment with company risk strategy

         Evaluate internal controls, business processes, and operational effectiveness

         Report audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership, including the CFO and EXCO

         Ensure governance practices meet regulatory and ethical standards

         Collaborate with external auditors where necessary

         Build and lead a small internal audit team as the department scales

         Continuously improve audit methodologies, documentation, and reporting frameworks

Requirements

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

         CA(SA) or CIA qualification or equivalent  

         Minimum 2 years post-articles internal audit experience

         Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, governance frameworks, and risk management

         High ethical standards, analytical thinking, and attention to detail

         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

         Ability to work independently and grow into a leadership role

         Experience in retail or FMCG sectors is advantageous

Benefits

WHAT YOU WILL GET

         Competitive basic salary

         Generous staff discounts

         Career growth opportunities within a premium, growing brand

         A beautiful, high-end working environment

         Daily nutritious lunch provided by our canteen

         Day off on your birthday