Group Internal Audit Manager at Human Accent

Role Objective

• Provide independent, objective assurance to the Founder and Audit Committee that governance, financial controls, liquidity, operations, regulatory compliance, tax, systems, intellectual property, and risk management frameworks are designed appropriately and operating effectively. This role does not design or implement controls or participate in operational decision-making.

Reporting Line

• Direct report: Founder / Group CEO
• Dotted line: Audit Committee
• Administrative coordination: Group CFO (logistical only)
• Unrestricted access to all systems, data, personnel, and Group entities

Education

• 8–12+ years internal/external audit or risk experience
• Experience in regulated industries preferred
• Group or multi-entity exposure essential
• CA(SA), CIA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• High integrity, independence, analytical capability and strong reporting skills

Key Responsibilities
Internal Audit Planning

• Develop and maintain a risk-based annual audit plan
• Update priorities based on emerging risks

Financial & Working Capital Controls

• Assess revenue, pricing, procurement, and expenditure controls
• Review inventory, receivables, payables and working capital integrity

Treasury & Cash Management

• Review bank governance, payments, segregation of duties and reconciliations
• Assess cash forecasting accuracy and liquidity risk

Operational & Regulatory Compliance

• Audit sales, supply chain, shared services and HR processes
• Provide assurance over GMP, GDP and quality systems

Systems & Data Controls

• Assess ERP access, segregation of duties conflicts and privileged users
• Review change management, interfaces, data integrity and cybersecurity

Tax Compliance

• Review accuracy and timeliness of tax filings and reconciliations

Fraud Risk & Ethics

• Maintain fraud risk assessments and perform proactive fraud testing

Segregation of Duties

• Assess incompatible responsibilities across all functions and systems

Continuous Monitoring

• Use analytics and continuous auditing to detect anomalies and risks early

R&D; Governance & Spend Control

• Audit adherence to approved R&D; frameworks and stage-gate controls

Intellectual Property Protection

• Review patent and trademark registration, maintenance and ownership controls
• Assess confidentiality and protection of formulations, dossiers and clinical data

Reporting & Follow-Up

• Issue evidence-based reports with clear risk ratings
• Track remediation and escalate unresolved issues directly to the Founder and Audit Committee

Role Boundaries

• Does not design or implement controls
• Does not own operational KPIs
• Does not participate in management decisions