Head of Internal Audit

About the role

The Head of Internal Audit will strengthen the company’s governance, risk and control framework by delivering independent, risk‑based assurance to the Board and senior management. Leading a high‑performing audit team, the role ensures rigorous adherence to audit methodologies and quality standards while fostering a proactive control culture.

Key responsibilities

• Lead risk‑based audit initiatives and ensure timely delivery of high‑quality audit outputs.
• Identify, assess and report significant control weaknesses, escalating and following up as needed.
• Review draft audit reports for accuracy, completeness and formatting, providing constructive feedback.
• Assign process grading based on risk and control effectiveness.
• Deliver actionable insights to business stakeholders to improve control environments and operational efficiency.
• Adapt audit plans and resources to support urgent management requests while maintaining confidentiality.
• Secure management commitment to audit findings and recommended actions.
• Ensure corporate governance obligations are met through timely audit programs and compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Support external auditors during interim and year‑end audit processes.
• Prepare Audit Committee papers and provide assurance on the effectiveness of the Internal Audit function.

Required profile

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA (SA), CIA, CISA or IT degree are advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in an audit or assurance function.
• Minimum 4 years of management experience in internal or external audit.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, financial or IT audit environments.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex audit projects and deliver results under pressure.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Understanding of corporate governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.

Required skills

• Risk‑based audit
• Audit methodologies
• Internal control frameworks
• Financial audit
• IT audit