Internal Audit Manager

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.

• 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

• CIA qualification is non-negotiable
• CA(SA) or BCom Accounting/Finance/Internal Audit
• Relevant professional internal audit qualification advantageous

• 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

• Internal audit methodologies
• Risk management
• Governance and internal controls
• Audit planning and execution
• Audit reporting
• Microsoft Office and Excel

• 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

• 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