Internal Auditor at Distell

• Contribute to the development of a flexible, agile and risk-based Internal Audit plan.
• Plan, perform and control the full audit cycle in accordance with the International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF) for Internal Auditing across the organisation.
• Stay abreast of developments in internal audit, FMCG principles, applicable governance and control frameworks (IIA IPPF, KING IV, COSO, ISO 31000 etc.) and industry leading business practices
• Map end to end processes using process mapping software to identify and assess risks and controls.
• Identify key financial and process controls; develop risk-based audit programmes; and assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Use data analytics to enhance audit planning and create efficiencies in audit fieldwork.
• Identify and clearly articulate the root cause of issues identified and impact thereof, and recommend changes to business processes that will address the control weaknesses.
• Provide clear and sufficient audit evidence, and working papers to support recommendations and audit opinion.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal controls and process efficiencies.
• Attend stock counts at sites, and perform an evaluation of the stock count preparation, execution and finalisation.
• Prepare a quality and balanced written audit report to specified standards, including the control weaknesses identified, results of audit work performed, and practical recommendations.
• Present audit findings to management and obtain comments for appropriate management action.
• Manage planned time on audits within the agreed budget and timelines.
• Collaborate and understand the needs of the business, various Internal Audit work streams and provide technical solutions and recommendations to deliver on business expectations.
• Build effective and trusting relationships with business, line manager and peers.
• Continuously identify opportunities to simplify processes in order to increase efficiencies, reduce costs of controls and save on costs

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Internal Audit, Accounting or Finance.
• CIA certification or studying towards CIA.
• Minimum of 3 - 4 years internal audit experience (performing operations/ financial control and end to end process audits).
• Ability to travel within the Africa region (may include after-hours/ weekend).
• Demonstrable understanding of commercial, finance, accounting and auditing principles.
• Advanced Word and Excel skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to interact at all levels within the organisation.
• Be a team player as well as the ability to operate independently.
• Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Self-motivated and assertive. Be able to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate the highest levels of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Drivers licence.

Additional Skills/ Experience That Would Be Advantageous

• CA (SA)/ CISA qualification.
• SAP ERP, Barnowl, Aris Express and ACL knowledge.
• Experience with working in the African region (outside Southern Africa).
• Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG environment and/ or wine and liquor industry.