Internal Audit and Risk Director at Tiger Brands

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

Your ultimate goal is the creation of a world class internal audit team, to get there you work across the organisation to call attention to risks and drive actions to protect Tiger Brands. You direct a team of audit professionals who work with the business to understand required audit interventions, make valuable recommendations on controls, and influence change. You work tirelessly to instil trust in the internal operations of Tiger Brands, proactively identifying areas where improvement is required to adhere to our internal controls and working to ensure the culture within the organisation is one which prioritises integrity
RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU WILL DO :

•  Responsible for the vision/oversight of the planning, managing and performing of operational, financial, and compliance audit projects as well as reviewing new processes for compliance
•  Interface and work closely with the Audit Committee in discharge of its fiduciary responsibilities by functionally reporting, providing quarterly updates on plan status and results of audits, and providing insight on control environment and trends
•  Evaluates the effectiveness of controls and identifies any ineffective practices, communicates these regularly to the Executive Leadership Team to ensure required interventions are put in place as soon as required
•  Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with Finance Business Partners, Corporate Teams and Shared Services to identify and respond to emerging risk issues on a timely basis
•  Functions as risk management expert and recommends controls and operational improvements to mitigate risk and improve operational functions, where appropriate
•  Coordinates with external auditors to ensure proper audit coverage, eliminate duplicate efforts and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit activities
•  Leads the development of performance metrics and other analytical tools for audit procedures (operational and financial)
•  Accountable for the roll out of an appropriate risk management framework aligned to KING IV and responsible for appropriate facilitation of risk management practices across the business leading to the identification of strategic and operational risks.
•  Accountable for drafting the Risk Management sections of the Integrated Annual Report
•  Serves as the Ethics Officer for the Group and implements appropriate processes to manage the close out of all Whistle Blowing reports and forensic investigations
•  Manage a team of Audit professionals, developing top talent for the business by providing coaching skill development opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Key attributes and competencies

•  Silo-breaker - Ability to interact effectively at all levels and break down barriers across functions
•  Excellent planning, organising, negotiating and leadership skills - able to focus and align organisation around critical initiatives and facilitate progressive change
•  Unquestionable ethics – capable of developing the relationships whilst maintaining objectivity independence
•  Problem solver – focussed not just on identifying problems but also on finding innovative solutions
•  Business understanding - Possesses a high degree of business judgment to bring a business perspective and pragmatism to the Internal Audit function
•  Credibility  - able to advise company Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors

Experience

•  Relevant finance qualifications
•  Certified, credible auditor with applied experience and understanding of international audit standards