Group Internal Audit Manager

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced Internal Audit professional ready for a strategic leadership role?

POSITION INFO:
This position places you at the centre of governance, risk management, and internal control across a dynamic, multi-entity group.
As the Group Internal Audit Manager, you’ll oversee the full audit lifecycle- planning, execution, analytics, reporting, and advisory- driving strong governance, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency across all business units.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a group-wide audit programme and rolling 12-month plan
• Execute store and corporate audits with a focus on high-risk areas
• Use CAATS (IDEA preferred) for data-driven audit insights
• Produce clear audit reports and lead investigations when required
• Maintain and improve the ERM framework
• Update the Group Risk Matrix and GAP analysis
• Review policies and ensure corrective action implementation
• Partner with management to address findings and optimise processes
• Support control design, automation, and data-led decision-making
• Build strong relationships with senior leadership and the Audit Committee
• Present audit results clearly and professionally

• BCom in Internal Auditing/Accounting/Finance (postgrad advantageous)
• CIA or CA(SA) preferred
• 10–15 years’ internal audit experience (retail/FMCG/group beneficial)
• Industry: retail/ distribution
• Strong data analytics and CAATS experience
• Excellent communication, reporting, and analytical skills
• High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to influence at senior levels
• Able to work independently in a high-performance environment