Internal Auditor: IT at Tiger Brands

• This role is suited to a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) with strong audit fundamentals.
• This role provides independent assurance on the effectiveness of IT controls over critical systems, supports continuous auditing initiatives, and drives the use of analytics to proactively identify and monitor risks across supply chain, manufacturing, and commercial operations.
• To execute IT‑focused internal audit engagements with a primary focus on IT general controls, application controls, and technology‑enabled business processes across the company’s FMCG manufacturing and distribution environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Key Responsibilities

IT Audit Execution (Primary Role)

• Perform walkthroughs, control design assessments, and operating effectiveness testing.
• Document audit work clearly and professionally in line with internal audit standards.
• Understanding IT in the Business Context
• Develop an understanding of how technology supports:
• Manufacturing
• Supply chain
• Finance
• Commercial operations
• Translate IT risks and control observations into business-relevant audit insights.
• Engage with business and IT stakeholders to understand processes and dependencies.
• Audit Methodology & Documentation
• Apply internal audit methodology consistently across engagements.
• Prepare high-quality working papers, observations, and conclusions.
• Support the drafting of audit findings that are clear, factual, and actionable.
• Assist with issue tracking and follow‑up procedures.
• Exposure & Development Areas

As part of the development pathway, the role will progressively include exposure to:

• Operating system and database-related control reviews.
• Project assurance and system implementation reviews.
• IT governance, including King V principles.
• Information security and ISMS-aligned work programmes.
• Use of data analytics to support audit testing.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification (non-negotiable).
• Strong grounding in:
• Audit methodology
• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience.
• Risk and controls
• Documentation and professional judgement
• Demonstrated interest in technology, systems, and the role of IT in enabling business processes.

Advantageous

• Exposure to IT environments during financial or internal audit work.
• Basic familiarity with:
• ERP systems
• Automated controls
• IT governance
• Project governance/management
• Information security standards
• Interest in pursuing further learning in IT audit, governance, or risk.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills
• Ability to prepare high-quality written documentation
• Ability to learn technical concepts and apply them pragmatically
• Professional skepticism and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with