Internal Audit Manager

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Senior Internal Audit Manager based in Gauteng. The role leads and manages internal audit engagements, guiding the team and engaging with senior stakeholders to drive risk-based audits and robust recommendations.

Applicants should hold a CIA and either CA(SA) or a BCom with articles, with 5+ years of internal audit experience and proven leadership. Consulting experience is advantageous for this position.

Qualifications

• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) is NON-NEGOTIABLE.
• CA(SA) or BCom with completed articles.
• 5+ years' relevant internal audit experience.
• 10+ years' experience preferred.
• Proven Internal Audit experience.
• Previous management/team leadership experience.
• Consulting experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal audit engagements.
• Coach and develop audit team members.
• Conduct and oversee risk-based internal audits.
• Evaluate internal controls, governance and risk-management processes.
• Identify control weaknesses and provide practical recommendations.
• Manage multiple audit assignments and ensure quality delivery.
• Engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Present audit findings and recommendations effectively.
• Build strong relationships across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement within the internal audit function.

Skills

Risk-based auditing

Risk and controls

Governance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Consulting/advisory

Communication

Senior stakeholder comms

Education

CIA – Certified Internal Auditor

CA(SA) or BCom with articles

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal audit engagements
• Manage, coach and develop members of the audit team
• Conduct and oversee risk-based internal audits
• Evaluate internal controls, governance and risk-management processes
• Identify control weaknesses and provide practical recommendations
• Manage multiple audit assignments and ensure quality delivery
• Engage confidently with senior stakeholders
• Present audit findings and recommendations effectively
• Build strong relationships across the business
• Drive continuous improvement within the internal audit function

Job Experience & Skills Required

Qualifications:

• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) – NON-NEGOTIABLE
• CA(SA) OR BCom with completed articles

Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years' relevant experience
• 10+ years' experience preferred
• Proven Internal Audit experience
• Previous management/team leadership experience
• Consulting experience would be highly advantageous

Skills:

• Risk-based internal auditing
• Risk and controls
• Governance
• Stakeholder management
• Team leadership and development
• Consulting/advisory capability
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to operate confidently with senior stakeholders