Senior Internal Audit & Advisory Leader (Client‑Facing)

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Gap Cover

Job summary

Network Recruitment invites a senior Internal Audit Manager to Johannesburg, leading engagements from planning to completion and shaping a growing risk advisory practice. You will work directly with senior stakeholders, manage multiple clients across industries and guide teams to deliver high-quality audit and advisory work.

You will be responsible for client relationships, business development and talent development, while maintaining strong governance and profitability across engagements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit, risk and advisory engagements from planning through to completion.
• Independently manage engagements, ensuring quality, timelines and budgets.
• Review audit working papers and financial reporting documentation.
• Provide practical, risk-based recommendations and resolve complex issues.
• Maintain strong engagement governance and profitability.
• Coach and mentor audit professionals and develop talent.
• Support business development and expand client relationships.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Leadership

Client Engagement

Business Development

Education

Honours Degree in Finance

CIA - mandatory

CA(SA) or equivalent advantageous

Master's Degree advantageous

Tools

Audit management software

Microsoft Office

Audit reporting

Job description

Network Recruitment invites a senior Internal Audit Manager to Johannesburg, leading engagements from planning to completion and shaping a growing risk advisory practice. You will work directly with senior stakeholders, manage multiple clients across industries and guide teams to deliver high-quality audit and advisory work.

You will be responsible for client relationships, business development and talent development, while maintaining strong governance and profitability across engagements.