Internal Auditor - Durban, Westville

Purpose of the Role:

• To provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services that help improve the organizations operations.

Qualification & Experience: 

• Grade 12.
• A degree/diploma in Accounting or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• SAP experience would be advantageous.
• At least 3 years’ experience in auditing activities.
• FMCG industry experience would be advantageous.

Main Responsibilities:

Audit Planning and Execution

• Engage line management to determine current business processes and documents.
• Identify risks and internal controls already implemented.
• Evaluate the adequacy of controls.
• Recommend the most appropriate controls (where non-existent), aligned to organizational policies and procedures.
• Assist the Internal Audit Manager in preparing a risk-based internal audit plan on an annual basis.
• Conduct audits by the Annual Audit Plan and Audit Methodology.
• Conduct audit testing of specified processes to test the adequacy of the design and operational effectiveness of controls.
• Prepare, manage and track progress of Control Self Assessments communicated with business units throughout the group.

Follow-up Audit Execution

• Determine line managers’ compliance with recommendations.
• Physically verify compliance and submit a report.
• Conduct the requested assignment under the supervision of the Internal Audit Manager.

Reporting

• Record deviations from the established processes.
• Compile findings, root causes, potential effects, recommendations, and line managers commitment (what, when, how) for consideration by the Audit Manager.
• Engage line management in discussion about the audit findings and request management responses.
• Respond appropriately to the Internal Audit Manager’s review notes.

Data Analytics:

• Understanding of predictive and trend analysis techniques
• Data Analytics and Visualization
• Continuous Auditing and Monitoring
• Business Process Analysis

Business Acumen:

• Understanding of key business performance metrics and financial drivers.
• Knowledge of procurement, manufacturing, logistics and sales processes.
• Ability to assess operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to link audit observations to business objectives.
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking.

Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge

• Understanding of the industry/similar industry and related business risks and the capacity to assimilate and apply this understanding to the benefit of the organization.
• A solid understanding of business processes, risks and controls (including those related to ERP systems).
• Knowledge of enterprise risk assessment and management.
• A high level understanding of fraud risk management, fraud detection and investigative techniques.
• Broad knowledge of Group operations and systems.
• Good project management skills.
• Internal audit methodology.
• King III and the Companies Act.
• Computer assisted audit techniques.
• Data collection and analysis.

Skills:

• Computer literacy (MS Office and especially proficiency in Excel).
• Verbal and written communication.
• Technical accounting and auditing.
• Business and commercial acumen.
• Report writing, Presentation, Project management, Ability to leverage technology.
• Interpersonal relations, Organizational awareness.

Customer Relationships: 

Internal

• Extended management and operational teams across the Group.

External

• External auditors.
• Consultants and relevant external companies as and when required.

Closing Date: 25 August 2026