Key Performance Objectives & Responsibilities:
Operational Delivery
Develop, document, and continuously improve GIA’s audit methodology, ensuring alignment with IIA Standards and organisational needs.
Support the HIA in developing a risk-based audit coverage plan and respond to specific management requests.
Maintain an in-depth understanding of the Group’s businesses, operating models, and evolving risks.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the Group to understand assurance needs and manage expectations.
Oversee and review Statements of Work (SOWs), budgets, project memoranda, walkthroughs, risk and control matrices (RCMs), and audit working papers.
Perform complex and sensitive audits and investigations.
Review and approve audit deliverables prior to HIA sign-off.
Coordinate with Risk Management, External Audit, and other assurance providers to optimise assurance coverage and reduce duplication.
Monitor and report progress against the approved plan, ensuring timely execution and quality of audits.
Promote the role and value of GIA within the organisation.
Oversee and assist the HIA to conduct investigations into whistleblower complaints, ensuring thorough evidence gathering, root cause analysis, and compliance with legal and policy requirements.
Maintain an investigation register to track case status, findings, recommendations, and closure.
Prepare periodic whistleblowing and investigation reports for the HIA, Audit Committee, and other governance forums, including trends, emerging risks, and remediation status.
Quality Assurance
Oversee the application of GIA’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP).
Ensure audit and investigation engagements meet IIA and internal quality standards, including documentation, performance assessments, client surveys, and post-engagement evaluations.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement in audit, whistleblowing, and investigative processes.
Planning & Project Management
Assign projects and resources in a way that supports both delivery and staff development.
Communicate engagement scope, objectives, and timelines to clients and teams.
Manage deadlines, budgets, and resourcing for multiple concurrent audits and investigations.
Identify and escalate project or case issues—such as delays, re-scoping, or staffing challenges—to the HIA in a timely manner.
Fieldwork Oversight
Review and approve audit and investigation work papers, ensuring findings are evidence-based and conclusions are sound.
Ensure all identified issues are well understood, validated, and documented before reporting.
Provide input into Audit Committee reports and presentations, including whistleblowing and investigation updates.
People Leadership & Development
Lead and manage the Internal Audit team to deliver business outcomes effectively.
Provide career coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members.
Identify skills gaps and implement training and development plans, including a departmental training curriculum.
Manage recruitment, onboarding, and induction for new team members.
Address poor performance and resolve team conflicts, escalating to HIA or Human Capital where necessary.
Recognise and celebrate strong performance, fostering a high-performance culture.
Requirements
BCom (Hons) in Internal Auditing/Accounting
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)/ CA(SA)
Minimum 7 years’ auditing experience, including at least 2 years in a management role.
Strong technical knowledge of risk management, internal controls, internal auditing, and IIA Standards.
Demonstrated experience in delivering and managing assurance, consulting, and investigative engagements.
Exceptional report writing skills, with the ability to provide insightful, value-added recommendations.
FMCG/ Pharmaceutical industry exposure preferable
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