Overview
Group Internal Audit Executive Jobs in Brackenfell at Shoprite Group
Closing Date
2025/03/13
Reference Number
SHO250306-4
Job Title
Group Internal Audit Executive
Job Type
Permanent
Location – Country
South Africa
Location – Province
Western Cape
Location – Town or City
Brackenfell, Cape Town
Purpose of the Job
At Shoprite you will be partnering on Audit strategies and executions with some of the most recognised South African Retail brands and you’ll do it by working directly with the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, and an amazing internal audit team. We’re proud to be publicly recognised as the largest private sector employer in South Africa and a leading employer in Africa. If you’re passionate about leading an independent, Group wide audit function, this is a unique opportunity to stretch your talents and ambitions.
Job Advert Details
Job Category
Finance
Job Objectives
Overseeing, implementing, and executing requirements as assigned and approved by the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. (Good understanding of the audit function and purpose and Group roles and reporting dynamics: The Audit function reports independently and directly to the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and interacts with Business Executives to deliver combined assurance across the Group).
Leading and maintaining the Group audit approach, systems, and processes, formulating annual audit plans, and drafting specific plans for various audit requirements and execution. Establishing and obtaining approval for the annual audit plan and coordinating various audit resourcing approaches – internal, outsourced, external etc. to optimise audit and assurance opportunities.
Providing input to and managing specialised external audit resources as assigned to specific requests / mandates.
Completing various annual audit projects, such as group internal control audits, routine audits of subsidiaries and branches, other special and ad hoc audits. Overseeing team members’ work assignments and the completion of audit work papers and audit reporting.
Testing and evaluating the effectiveness and consistency of the internal control systems and control processes of the audited areas and providing audit recommendations for existing findings and areas of concern. Applying the necessary discretion in reporting and escalating high risk areas.
Tracking, supervising, and providing feedback on the implementation of improvement plans as monitored in the audit performance report.
Assisting in maintaining long-term cooperative relationships with various stakeholders including external audit institutions.
Leading the audit team to carry out other audit tasks assigned by the group including special reporting requirements.
Qualifications
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit or equivalent.
Charted Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification.
Experience
+8 years’ experience in an Internal Auditor, Total Quality Management, or equivalent capacity with exposure to leading the audit function in a multi-stakeholder portfolio with nationally distributed locations and brand imperatives
Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrable knowledge of Audit Process and Corporate Governance Principles (King IV), including internal audit standards, risk management practices, compliance, and assurance activities.
Excellent use of MS Office applications, communication, and presentation skills.
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Title: Group Internal Audit Executive
Company: Shoprite Group
Location: Brackenfell
