Head of Internal Audit
Full-time
Communicate Finance
Job Description:
- Develop and implement a rolling Internal Audit Strategy aligned to organisational objectives
- Prepare and execute the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan
- Lead financial, operational, compliance, governance, and technology-related audit engagements
- Provide independent assurance over governance, risk management, and internal control effectiveness
- Build and continuously improve audit methodologies, frameworks, and quality assurance processes
- Drive the implementation of data analytics and technology-enabled audit practices
- Report significant risks, control weaknesses, and emerging trends to Executive Management and the Audit & Risk Committee
- Monitor remediation activities and ensure the closure of audit findings
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Executive Leadership, the Board, and the Audit & Risk Committee
- Manage relationships with external auditors, assurance providers, and key stakeholders
- Lead, develop, and mentor Internal Audit team members.
- Manage co-sourced service providers, audit resources, and departmental budgets
- Promote a culture of accountability, risk awareness, and continuous improvement throughout the business
Skills & Experience:
- 8+ years Internal Audit experience.
- Proven experience in a senior Internal Audit leadership role
- Strong knowledge of governance, enterprise risk management, and internal control frameworks.
- Experience presenting audit findings to Audit & Risk Committees, Boards, or equivalent governance forums.
- Strong understanding of risk-based audit planning, controls testing, and audit execution
- Solid knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and South African regulatory requirements
- Experience with data analytics, technology-enabled auditing, and fraud risk assessments
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership capabilities
- Multi-site organisation, IT audit, cyber audit, and higher education experience - advantageous
Qualification:
- Bachelor's Degree in Internal Auditing, Accounting, Finance OR Equivalent
- Relevant postgraduate qualification OR professional designation required
- CIA or CA(SA) - preferred
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