Senior Manager: Corporate Services Audit

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Role Summary:

The Senior Manager: Corporate Services Audit is required to effectively manage all audit phases for Corporate Services by conducting engagements, managing audit related projects, conducting research, collating information and/ providing analytical insights. The role is also required to participate in the identification and assessment of specific and ad-hoc or unique strategic, operational, reporting, internal control and/ compliance risks directly aligned to business strategy and ensuring delivery against the Internal Audit plan and associated methodology.

Responsibilities:

Strategy and Planning

• Participate in the development and review of the Corporate Services audit strategy and manage the execution thereof.
• Continuously drive internal audit process improvements to ensure a value-adding partnership with business.
• Participate in the development of a three-year rolling strategic and operational risk-based internal audit plan for the Portfolio. Recommend mitigative measures where required.
• Participate in the development of deeper perspectives and options for how to solve problems, being proactive about suggesting meaningful improvements, leveraging subject matter expertise, and considering broader organisational implications in terms of risk assurance to deliver on the internal audit strategic objectives.

Internal Audit Operations

• Manage the overall delivery model over the corporate, divisional, and functional audits by assigning and managing audit steps; documenting audit processes by utilizing narratives and flowcharts; and preparing and analyzing work plans and budgets.
• Assign and direct audit staff, including co-sourced resources in the validation of control design and effectiveness, and identifies process deficiencies by testing performance of controls against Company procedures and/or external regulatory/accounting requirements; evaluating process efficiencies; and performing advanced data and analytical analysis.
• Communicate the results of audits, including control deficiencies or weaknesses, root causes, and recommendations, to various stakeholders by creating executive reports that summarize procedures performed and findings from audits.
• Drive efficiencies in the audit process by recognizing automation and integration opportunities; responding to critical business situations; and participating in cross-functional teams and projects.
• Coordinate, complete, and oversee job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning.
• Develop a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the overarching risk universe, processes and associated internal controls, issues, pertinent regulations and risks associated with the engagement scope.
• Engage and influence business management to act on committed corrective action plans to strengthen the control environment and make process improvements.
• Participate and at times lead team, department and/or divisional projects, to effectively deliver on operational and strategic goals.
• Lead the business risk assessments and the annual internal audit planning process.

Stakeholder Management

• Effectively build and maintain business relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, to become a credible and trusted advisor and business partner.
• Serve as trusted advisor and consultant to the department and business leaders to share knowledge and perspective on topics related to governance, risk, control and areas of expertise.
• Ensure a thorough understanding of the business environment, strategies, challenges and risks as well as prevailing legislation and emerging industry trends.
• Represent the internal audit function to internal or external customers.
• Attend appropriate business forum committees and forums to understand and influence strategy and planning and delivery of audit assignments.
• Liaise with Walmart Global Audit to coordinate collaboration and share risk trends and findings.

Leadership and People Management

• Build a high-performance team, by providing supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and ensuring diversity awareness.
• Demonstrate up-to-date expertise and apply this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales.
• Provide direction and leadership to the engagement team in executing reviews.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning.
• Remain up to date with latest industry developments and trends, as well as new Regulatory pronouncements.
• Model compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans, utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy, and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.

Financial Management

• Ensure effective budget management and control within area of responsibility and projects.
• Ensure cost effectiveness and optimisation for own area of responsibility.
• Report and review operations for financial and non-financial goals.
• Ensure sufficient internal control measures are implemented in line with the Internal Audit Frameworks and Processes.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Honours degree in Accounting/ Internal Auditing/ Economics/ Mathematics/ Finance related qualification.

OR

• Chartered Accountant (CA SA).
• Master's degree in business or related field (preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years' Internal Auditing experience of which 4 years must have been managing teams.
• Big 4 audit experience (preferred).
• Experience in the Financial Services industry (preferred).
• 4 years' experience in Information Technology, Financial Analysis related area is advantageous.

Skills

• Proficiency in internal audit standards (e.g., IIA Standards, COSO framework).
• Strong understanding of risk-based audit planning and execution.
• Ability to assess control design and operational effectiveness.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and development of corrective action recommendations.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance, regulatory frameworks, and corporate governance.
• Advanced skills in audit scoping, fieldwork, documentation, and workpaper review.
• Ability to prepare and present executive-level audit reports, dashboards, and risk summaries.
• Strong command of narrative and flowchart documentation techniques.
• Strong planning and project management abilities to coordinate audit calendars, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ability to link audit findings with business objectives, performance metrics, and strategic risks.
• Ability to translate complex audit issues into clear business impacts and actionable insights.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills when discussing audit findings and remediation.
• Proficiency in GRC frameworks and tools to support integrated audit and compliance activities.
• Understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) and ability to extract and analyze transactional data for audit purposes.
• Understanding financial statements, key performance metrics, and cost-control principles.
• Ability to review budget variances, assess financial risks, and verify internal controls over financial reporting.

Employment Equity Policy Requirements may be applicable.

Massmart is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all people including people with disabilities to apply for the role. Due to the volume of applications we receive, should you not hear from us within 14 days of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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