Manufacturing Internal Auditor — Risk & Controls Expert

Communicate Finance; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a CA(SA) with robust internal audit and risk management experience to lead risk-based audits across the group. You will evaluate governance, controls, and risk frameworks, identify business risks, and drive improvements through detailed reporting and stakeholder communication.

You will monitor implementation of audit recommendations, assist with investigations and special projects, and support process improvements across operations and finance while engaging

Qualifications

• 3 years' manufacturing experience within steel, mining, industrial, or related sectors.
• Strong internal audit and risk management experience.
• Sound understanding of governance and internal control environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent commercial acumen and business awareness.
• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Executing risk-based internal audits across multiple companies within the group.
• Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Identifying business risks and recommending practical control improvements.
• Preparing detailed audit reports and communicating findings to management and key stakeholder(s).
• Monitoring the implementation of agreed audit recommendations.
• Assisting with investigations, compliance reviews, and special audit projects.
• Supporting continuous process improvement initiatives across operational and financial functions.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and providing value-adding business insights.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Governance & controls

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

CA (SA)

Job description

Communicate Finance is seeking a CA(SA) with robust internal audit and risk management experience to lead risk-based audits across the group. You will evaluate governance, controls, and risk frameworks, identify business risks, and drive improvements through detailed reporting and stakeholder communication.

You will monitor implementation of audit recommendations, assist with investigations and special projects, and support process improvements across operations and finance while engaging