Regional Head of Internal Audit & Risk - KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
An exciting opportunity to join a leading multinational Wholesaler/Retailer/Manufacturer as Regional Audit & Risk Manager for the Africa region. Following some restructuring within the African region, the need for an independent, high-level Audit & Risk Manager has been recognised therefore this is a newly created position.
Based in South Africa and reporting to the African president, the Regional Audit & Risk Manager for Africa will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance in the region and ensuring the company is not exposed to non-compliance or business risk. The key priorities for the role will include providing independent and objective regional and country-level assessments, reviews, management of all risk categories, overseeing and coordinating audits across the region, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Role:
Internal Audit & Risk
- Identify and assess areas of significant business risk across Africa.
- Implement best audit and business practices in line with applicable internal audit standards.
- Conduct Audit Fieldwork including but not limited to audit execution, drafting of reports, and overall communication of findings.
- Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls.
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and international best practices.
- Implementation of the annual Internal Audit plan.
- Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks.
- Ensure complete, accurate, and timely audit information is reported to Management and/or Risk Committees.
- Utilization of Data Analytics to enhance Internal Audit observations.
- Ability to perform Stock Takes.
- Conduct forensic Audits and investigations.
Regulations, Compliance, and Acts
- Developing and maintaining compliance programmes across Africa.
- Encouraging compliance with the conditions for the lawful processing of personal information.
- Dealing with requests made to the organisation.
- Working with the Information Regulator in relation to investigations conducted and ensuring compliance by the organisation with the provisions of all Acts.
- Taking full responsibility as the official Information Officer/Compliance Officer for the company.
Reporting Structures and Role Interactions
Reporting Lines:
- President Africa and the Middle East
- Audit Regional Office
- Group Audit Operation Review
External Interactions:
The Person & Skillset
- Minimum 5-10 years of Internal Audit & Risk experience.
- Audit, Accounting, or a similar qualification.
- 7-10 years proven track record as an Internal Auditor in a customer-facing environment would be an advantage.
- Strong Excel skills are non-negotiable.
- Personal attributes required include strong interpersonal, communication, and customer orientation coaching skills, numeracy, and strong computer literacy.
- Business acumen and professionalism are strong requirements for this position.
- The successful candidate will be a dynamic and confident self-starter.
Desired Skills:
- Internal Audit
- Audit Reviews
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:
- Degree
- Institute of Internal Auditors
About The Employer:
A leading multinational Wholesaler/Retailer/Manufacturer.
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