Regional Head of Internal Audit & Risk - KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

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:

• External Auditors

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:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:

• Degree
• Institute of Internal Auditors

About The Employer:

A leading multinational Wholesaler/Retailer/Manufacturer.