Audit Manager

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level benefits

Professional development

Strategic leadership role

Richards Bay work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead the internal audit function in Richards Bay. You will oversee planning, fieldwork, and reporting across multiple business units, ensuring risk management and governance processes are robust.

You will manage a team of auditors, deliver high-quality assurance work, and provide actionable recommendations to senior management and the audit committee in a dynamic industrial setting. This role offers significant strategic influence.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) or CIA certification required.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of COSO and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual internal audit plan.
• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to reporting.
• Mentor staff and develop talent.
• Evaluate internal controls and governance processes.
• Report findings to senior management and audit committee.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

CA(SA) or CIA

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly capable Audit Manager to lead their internal audit function based in Richards Bay. This critical role involves overseeing the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audits across various business units to assess risk management, internal controls, and governance processes. You will be responsible for managing a team of auditors, ensuring high-quality audit work, and providing actionable recommendations to senior management. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned audit professional to make a significant impact on the organization's operational integrity and compliance framework within the key industrial area of Richards Bay.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan based on a comprehensive risk assessment.
• Lead and manage audit engagements, from planning and fieldwork to reporting and follow-up.
• Supervise, train, and mentor audit staff, fostering their professional development.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance structures.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to senior management and the audit committee.
• Ensure compliance with professional auditing standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Professional certification such as CA(SA), CIA, or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in internal or external audit, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• In-depth knowledge of auditing principles, risk assessment, and control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the internal audit function.
• Professional development and continuous training support.
• A dynamic work environment in Richards Bay with significant strategic influence.
• Exposure to diverse operations and key decision-makers within the organization.