Internal Audit Manager Job in Johannesburg
Job Description
Internal Audit Manager Job. An Internal Audit Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness and integrity of an organization’s internal control systems and processes. With a solid background in accounting, finance, or business administration, they oversee and manage the internal audit function, leading a team of auditors to evaluate the company’s operational, financial, and compliance risks. Utilizing their strong analytical and problem-solving skills, they develop audit plans, conduct thorough assessments, and provide actionable recommendations to improve processes, mitigate risks, and enhance overall business performance. Their expertise in identifying control deficiencies and implementing best practices enables them to contribute significantly to organizational transparency, governance, and risk management.
Responsibilities of Internal Audit Manager Job
- Provide management over a portfolio of clients and deliver high-quality audit and assurance service, including preparing and reviewing audit plans and work.
- Maintain the highest technical and professional standards.
- Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks.
- Manage the quality of audit work output to ensure excellence is achieved through the application of end-to-end integrated risk-based reviews.
- Ensure that the audit team continually identifies, and reports on potential financial, and operational risks.
- Ensure that the actual vs. approved/revised plan (including special requests) achieves the required coverage.
- Manage the Annual Audit Plan, continually reassessing and revising based on key or emerging risks.
- Ensure excellence in reporting to governance structures (Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Regulatory Committee).
Requirements
- A qualified Chartered Accountant/ CIA/ BCom honours Degree with financial savvy.
- A strong background in Financial, Operational (including IT), and Regulatory Risk Management.
- 5+ years of internal/external audit experience is a must.
- Experience with auditing procurement and payroll clients is advantageous.
- Experience with financial crime audit reviews is an advantage.
