Internal Auditor - Rainbow

Internal Auditor - Durban, Westville

Purpose of the Role:

  • To provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services that help improve the organizations operations.

Qualification & Experience: 

  • Grade 12.
  • A degree/diploma in Accounting or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
  • SAP experience would be advantageous.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in auditing activities.
  • FMCG industry experience would be advantageous.

Main Responsibilities:

Audit Planning and Execution

  • Engage line management to determine current business processes and documents.
  • Identify risks and internal controls already implemented.
  • Evaluate the adequacy of controls.
  • Recommend the most appropriate controls (where non-existent), aligned to organizational policies and procedures.
  • Assist the Internal Audit Manager in preparing a risk-based internal audit plan on an annual basis.
  • Conduct audits by the Annual Audit Plan and Audit Methodology.
  • Conduct audit testing of specified processes to test the adequacy of the design and operational effectiveness of controls.
  • Prepare, manage and track progress of Control Self Assessments communicated with business units throughout the group.

Follow-up Audit Execution

  • Determine line managers’ compliance with recommendations.
  • Physically verify compliance and submit a report.
  • Conduct the requested assignment under the supervision of the Internal Audit Manager.

Reporting

  • Record deviations from the established processes.
  • Compile findings, root causes, potential effects, recommendations, and line managers commitment (what, when, how) for consideration by the Audit Manager.
  • Engage line management in discussion about the audit findings and request management responses.
  • Respond appropriately to the Internal Audit Manager’s review notes.

Data Analytics:

  • Understanding of predictive and trend analysis techniques
  • Data Analytics and Visualization
  • Continuous Auditing and Monitoring
  • Business Process Analysis

Business Acumen:

  • Understanding of key business performance metrics and financial drivers.
  • Knowledge of procurement, manufacturing, logistics and sales processes.
  • Ability to assess operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Ability to link audit observations to business objectives.
  • Commercial awareness and strategic thinking.

Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge

  • Understanding of the industry/similar industry and related business risks and the capacity to assimilate and apply this understanding to the benefit of the organization.
  • A solid understanding of business processes, risks and controls (including those related to ERP systems).
  • Knowledge of enterprise risk assessment and management.
  • A high level understanding of fraud risk management, fraud detection and investigative techniques.
  • Broad knowledge of Group operations and systems.
  • Good project management skills.
  • Internal audit methodology.
  • King III and the Companies Act.
  • Computer assisted audit techniques.
  • Data collection and analysis.

Skills:

  • Computer literacy (MS Office and especially proficiency in Excel).
  • Verbal and written communication.
  • Technical accounting and auditing.
  • Business and commercial acumen.
  • Report writing, Presentation, Project management, Ability to leverage technology.
  • Interpersonal relations, Organizational awareness.

Customer Relationships: 

Internal

  • Extended management and operational teams across the Group.

External

  • External auditors.
  • Consultants and relevant external companies as and when required.

Closing Date: 25 August 2026