Senior Internal Audit & Advisory Engagement Leader

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Assistant Internal Audit Manager to lead internal audit and risk advisory engagements from planning to completion, working with senior stakeholders across diverse industries.

The role emphasizes client relationships, business development and people leadership, with opportunities to expand the practice and shape its risk assurance services.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Finance, Business, Auditing, Risk Management or related field.
• CIA mandatory.
• CA(SA) or other relevant certification advantageous.
• Master's degree advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit, risk assurance and advisory engagements from planning through to completion.
• Independently manage audit engagements, ensuring quality, timelines and budgets.
• Review audit working papers and financial reporting documentation.
• Resolve complex auditing, accounting and risk matters.
• Evaluate key risks and controls and provide practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Review engagement outputs and ensure high-quality reporting.
• Maintain strong engagement governance and profitability.
• Act as a key point of contact throughout client engagements.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Engage confidently with business owners and executives.
• Contribute to business development and revenue-generation initiatives.
• Support strong client retention and long-term relationship development.
• Lead, coach and mentor audit and risk assurance professionals.
• Conduct performance management and support talent development.
• Assist with recruitment and training initiatives.
• Develop future leaders within the team.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices.
• Contribute to strengthening and expanding the risk assurance and advisory practice.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relations

Communication

Commercial acumen

People leadership

Education

Honours Degree

CIA

CA(SA) advantageous

Master's Degree advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Audit management software

Risk management tools

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Network Finance in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Assistant Internal Audit Manager to lead internal audit and risk advisory engagements from planning to completion, working with senior stakeholders across diverse industries.

The role emphasizes client relationships, business development and people leadership, with opportunities to expand the practice and shape its risk assurance services.