Director, Internal Audit & SOX – AI-Powered Leadership

PwC South Africa; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Holiday pay

Vacation

Personal and family sick leave

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking a Director level leader for Internal Audit/SOX within the Risk & Regulatory practice in the United States. The role focuses on setting strategic direction, delivering internal audit services across industries, and leveraging AI and risk technology to enhance audit processes.

The Director will oversee function setups, transformations, and managed services, while driving business development and mentoring the next generation of leaders. Travel up to 60% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA/CIA/CISA preferred.
• Minimum 9 years of experience in internal audit/SOX.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction of internal audit services across industries.
• Oversee setup, transformation, and managed services for internal audit.
• Apply AI and risk tech to enhance audit processes.
• Manage client governance, risk assessment, and compliance.
• Drive business growth and mentor leaders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Internal audit

SOX compliance

Client relations

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI in audit

Risk technology

Job description

PwC South Africa is seeking a Director level leader for Internal Audit/SOX within the Risk & Regulatory practice in the United States. The role focuses on setting strategic direction, delivering internal audit services across industries, and leveraging AI and risk technology to enhance audit processes.

The Director will oversee function setups, transformations, and managed services, while driving business development and mentoring the next generation of leaders. Travel up to 60% is expected.