Internal Audit Manager

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced Internal Audit professional with a CIA qualification and the leadership experience to take ownership of a consulting-focused internal audit environment? If you enjoy combining technical audit expertise with stakeholder engagement, team leadership and advisory work, this could be your next opportunity.

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description: A well-established professional services organisation is looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join its team in Rosebank. This is a senior-level opportunity for a qualified internal audit professional who can operate confidently in a consulting environment , manage client engagements and lead a team while providing meaningful risk, governance and control insights. Key Responsibilities: Manage and oversee internal audit engagements from planning through to completion Develop risk-based internal audit plans and audit programmes Lead internal audit assignments across various business functions Evaluate internal controls, governance frameworks and risk management processes Identify control weaknesses and provide practical recommendations for improvement Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to senior stakeholders Manage client relationships and provide consulting and advisory support Guide and develop internal audit team members Review audit working papers and ensure quality and compliance with professional standards Monitor implementation of agreed audit recommendations Support risk assessments and identify emerging business risks Provide management with independent assurance and value-adding insights Assist with business development and consulting opportunities where required Job Experience and Skills Required: Qualification: CIA qualification is non-negotiable CA(SA) or BCom Accounting\/Finance\/Internal Audit Relevant professional internal audit qualification advantageous Experience: Minimum 5 years' internal audit experience 10+ years' experience advantageous Proven management experience Consulting or advisory experience beneficial Experience managing internal audit teams and engagements Strong exposure to risk, governance and internal controls Experience engaging with senior management and stakeholders Technical Skills: Internal audit methodologies Risk management Governance and internal controls Audit planning and execution Audit reporting Microsoft Office and Excel The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone who is: Professionally qualified and technically strong A confident people leader Comfortable working in a consulting environment Commercially minded and client-focused Strong in stakeholder engagement Analytical and detail-oriented Able to manage multiple engagements and deadlines Comfortable presenting findings to senior stakeholders Practical and solutions-oriented Confident taking ownership of both clients and teams Why consider this opportunity? Senior-level internal audit and consulting exposure Opportunity to lead and develop a team Direct engagement with senior stakeholders Broad exposure to governance, risk and controls Opportunity to contribute beyond traditional audit Strong platform for continued leadership and consulting growth Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in: Internal Audit Internal Audit Management Risk Management Governance CIA Internal Controls Audit Consulting Assurance Compliance CA(SA) If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Eoudia Chadinha | Connect with me on LinkedIn!