Audit Manager

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead the internal audit function. You will plan, execute, and report on audits, and liaise with senior management and external stakeholders to safeguard the integrity of financial reporting.

You will manage a team of auditors, develop risk-based audit plans, evaluate internal controls and governance processes, and deliver clear recommendations to improve risk management and compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• CIA/CA(SA)/ACCA or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive internal or external audit experience.
• Experience managing audit projects and teams.
• Knowledge of IIA standards, risk management and internal control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual internal audit plan based on risk assessments.
• Lead and supervise audit engagements from planning to report issuance.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance.
• Identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and non-compliance.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with recommendations for management and the audit committee.
• Mentor a team of internal auditors and support their development.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk assessment

Report writing

Education

CIA/CA(SA)/ACCA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an experienced and highly motivated Audit Manager to lead their internal audit function in Pretoria . This role is vital for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and the effectiveness of internal controls across the organization. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on audits, managing a team of auditors, and liaising with senior management and external stakeholders. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to shape audit strategies and contribute to the company's risk management framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual internal audit plan based on risk assessments.
• Lead and supervise audit engagements from planning to report issuance.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, and areas of non-compliance.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with clear recommendations for management and the audit committee.
• Manage and mentor a team of internal auditors, fostering their professional development.

Requirements

• Professional qualification such as CIA, CA(SA), ACCA, or equivalent.
• A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in internal or external audit.
• Proven experience in managing audit projects and teams.
• In-depth knowledge of auditing standards (e.g., IIA standards), risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and report writing skills.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package with performance incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing a balance between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Professional development support and opportunities for advancement.
• A strategic role with significant impact on the organization's governance.