Head of Internal Audit at Communicate Recruitment

• Looking for your next career adventure? As an Internal Auditor with one of South Africa’s leading companies, you’ll grow your expertise while exploring new destinations. If challenge, travel, and discovery excite you, this could be your perfect fit.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Leadership & Team Management – Lead and develop a team of 10 Internal Audit & Compliance professionals across multiple African countries, setting objectives and fostering a high‑performance, ethical culture.
• Performance & Development – Define clear standards, provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to ensure consistent quality across geographies.
• Audit Strategy & Planning – Design and maintain a risk‑based Internal Audit & Compliance strategy and annual plan aligned with company’s risk profile, business goals, and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Coverage – Ensure audit coverage across critical areas: credit lifecycle, fraud risk, IT controls, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and branch operations.
• Operational Assurance – Oversee and execute complex audits, investigations, and reviews, delivering accurate reports with actionable recommendations and root‑cause analysis.
• Fraud Risk Management – Lead fraud prevention, detection, and investigations, working with cross‑functional teams on analytics, controls, and early‑warning indicators.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Present audit plans and findings to the Finance & Risk Committee and Board, and maintain strong relationships with executive management and country leadership.
• Governance & Coordination – Collaborate with Compliance, External Audit, and Regulators, acting as a trusted advisor while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Quality Assurance – Maintain and improve audit methodologies, tools, and reporting standards, ensuring consistent quality and continuous improvement.
• Value Creation – Provide insights that go beyond compliance, helping improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support better decision‑making

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 10 to 15 plus years of experience in internal audit

Qualification:

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIA, CA(SA), ACCA, CISA, or equivalent)
• Fraud investigation or forensic audit experience.