Group Internal Audit Executive

**Purpose of the Job**:
At Shoprite you will be partnering on Audit strategies and executions with some of the most recognised South African Retail brands and you’ll do it by working directly with the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, and an amazing internal audit team. We’re proud to be publicly recognised as the largest private sector employer in South Africa and a leading employer in Africa. If you’re passionate about leading an independent, Group wide audit function, this is a unique opportunity to stretch your talents and ambitions.

**Job Objectives**:
Overseeing, implementing, and executing requirements as assigned and approved by the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. (Good understanding of the audit function and purpose and Group roles and reporting dynamics: The Audit function reports independently and directly to the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and interacts with Business Executives to deliver combined assurance across the Group).
Leading and maintaining the Group audit approach, systems, and processes, formulating annual audit plans, and drafting specific plans for various audit requirements and execution.
Establishing and obtaining approval for the annual audit plan and coordinating various audit resourcing approaches - internal, outsourced, external etc. to optimise audit and assurance opportunities.
Providing input to and managing specialised external audit resources as assigned to specific requests / mandates.
Completing various annual audit projects, such as group internal control audits, routine audits of subsidiaries and branches, other special and ad hoc audits. Overseeing team members’ work assignments and the completion of audit work papers and audit reporting.
Tracking, supervising, and providing feedback on the implementation of improvement plans as monitored in the audit performance report.
Assisting in maintaining long-term cooperative relationships with various stakeholders including external audit institutions.
Leading the audit team to carry out other audit tasks assigned by the group including special reporting requirements.

**Qualifications**:
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit or equivalent - Essential.
Charted Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Essential.
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification - Highly beneficial.

**Experience**:
+8 years’ experience in an Internal Auditor, Total Quality Management, or equivalent capacity with exposure to leading the audit function in a multi-stakeholder portfolio with nationally distributed locations and brand imperatives - Essential.

**Knowledge and Skills**:
Demonstrable knowledge of Audit Process and Corporate Governance Principles (King IV), including internal audit standards, risk management practices, compliance, and assurance activities - Essential.
Demonstrated leadership skills to effectively lead the Group Audit function and its teams, peers, and business partners. Aptitude for grasping and organisation's short
- and long-term priorities and proactively translating these into responsibilities, risk mitigations and combined assurances.
High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters, and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity. Demonstrates commitment to high standards of ethics, regulatory compliance, customer service and business integrity.
A clear understanding of the Corporate Governance, Risk, Compliance and Audit landscape within a South African and Non-RSA context where applicable.
Specialist auditing knowledge - extensive knowledge of a range of audit contexts and scopes - from ARC Committee level to Executive business accountability in corporate functional areas through to operational branch level environments. Able to provide insights and value into the audit plan, procedures and outcomes combined with the ability to influence and manage the full audit process across all levels and environments.
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and innovative with a positive attitude. Strong decision-making ability and sound judgment during both crisis and non-crisis situations - sense of urgency with the confidence to work independently and exercise initiative.
Collaborative partnering - think and act independently as well as collaboratively. Excellent stakeholder engagement and empowerment, ability to establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Diplomacy, conflict resolution and resilience - open, honest, and direct in giving and receiving constructive feedback. ‘Bounce back and try again’ attitude during adversity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate Financial and IT related concepts to technical and non-technical audiences at various hierarchical levels, ranging from business leaders to technical specialists.
Ability to consume and frame substantial amounts of disparate information into meaningful deliverables