Regional Head of Internal Audit & Risk - KwaZulu-Natal, DurbanAn 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 & RiskIdentify 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 ActsDeveloping 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 InteractionsReporting Lines:President Africa and the Middle EastAudit Regional OfficeGroup Audit Operation ReviewExternal Interactions:External AuditorsThe Person & SkillsetMinimum 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 AuditAudit ReviewsDesired Work Experience:5 to 10 yearsDesired Qualification Level & Accreditations:DegreeInstitute of Internal AuditorsAbout The Employer:A leading multinational Wholesaler/Retailer/Manufacturer.
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