Controller: Internal Process Junior

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Junior Internal Process Controller to contribute to the Governance & Internal Control team. You will assist in audits, review internal controls, and support planning and execution under senior guidance.

The role emphasizes independence, timely communication, and accurate documentation of findings. Candidates should have a BCom/Internal Audit degree (essential) and own transport is preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant BCom/Internal Audit degree is essential.
• Honours degree is essential.
• Internal auditing experience 1–2 years is essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks with integrity and independence.
• Work effectively with the team and manage own time.
• Address review notes promptly and update records.
• Assist in planning and executing audits under guidance from senior staff.
• Draft Risk and Control Matrix for review by senior controllers/manager.
• Contribute to working documents and presentations of findings.
• Attend planning meetings and take minutes.
• Provide support to Internal Process Controllers to enable audit execution.
• Evaluate controls, apply audit techniques, and document findings.
• Execute tests per the Audit Program with high-quality working papers.
• Identify findings with root causes and recommendations for review.
• Perform follow-up audits as required.
• Assist in risk management activities as delegated.
• Carry out basic administrative duties daily.
• Audit results to be communicated timely per policy.
• Assess if non-compliance is addressed.
• Research information from external stakeholders as needed.
• Ensure information reflects current status and SOPs/policies.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Planning & organizing

Communication

Education

BCom/Internal Audit Degree

Honours Degree

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose:

As the Junior Internal Process Controller, you will be responsible for contributing to the Governance & Internal Control team in the completion of audits by reviewing and evaluating the internal controls of operations and assessing their efficiency and effectiveness. Assisting in the planning and execution of audits with guidance and review from the senior team members and the manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Completion of tasks assigned with integrity, due professional, objectivity, and independence.
• Work effectively with the team, manage own time and tasks assigned.
• Address review notes in a timely manner and update.
• Work independently with the guidance from the Manager or Internal Process Controller and proactively communicate all challenges or concerns to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.
• Obtain an understanding of the process under review, related risks and internal controls and assist in drafting the Risk and Control Matrix to be submitted for review by the relevant Internal Process Controller/Manager.
• Contribute to the development of working documents and presentations that demonstrate the findings as per prescribe policy/framework or company practice.
• Attend team planning and opening meetings and take minutes.
• Provide support and assistance to Internal Process Controllers in order to effectively perform daily operations and enable effective execution and reviews of audit tasks.
• Evaluate internal controls, apply professional audit techniques, prepare audit work papers, develop solutions, and document findings as part of conducting audits.
• Execute tests per the Audit Program and ensure that working papers are of the highest quality.
• Identify findings, draft and submit audit findings (description, root causes, risks and recommendations) for review.
• Performing follow-up audits.
• Assist in risk management activities as per tasks delegated to you.
• Perform basic administrative duties as needed on a day-to-day basis.
• Execute other duties that are assigned to you.
• Internal controls mitigate risks identified and perform risk assessments
• Assessing and assisting with ensuring that SOPs are communicated and available on SharePoint
• Audit results are available and communicated to relevant parties in a timely manner and as per company policy
• Assessing if Non-compliance is addressed
• Research information sourced from external stakeholders relevant to requests by stakeholders
• Information provided accurately reflects the current status and is in line with best practices or company SOPs and policies

Experience and qualifications:

• Relevant Bcom/Internal Audit Degree (Essential)
• Relevant Honours Degree (Essential)
• Internal Auditing experience 1-2 years (Essential)
• FMCG experience – 1 year (Desirable)
• Own transport (Essential)

Skills and competencies:

The following capabilities are highlighted as important for success in the role:

• Excel (pivot tables and formulas) (Intermediate Essential)
• Analytical thinking (Intermediate Essential)Planning and organizing (Intermediate Essential)
• Communication (Intermediate Essential)

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing date: 20 November 2026