Internal Auditor

INTERNAL AUDITOR

Location: Brits, North West – International Group of Companies
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing
Department: Finance
Reporting To: Finance Director

About the Role

We are seeking a confident, hands-on, and professional Internal Auditor to join our Finance Department and support our manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, assertive, and highly ethical, with the ability to independently evaluate internal controls, financial and operational processes, compliance, and risk management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying control weaknesses and areas for improvement, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring that company policies and procedures are effectively implemented.

This position will suit a disciplined and confident professional who is comfortable working across a manufacturing environment and engaging with employees and management at all levels.

As part of our commitment to building a diverse and balanced workplace, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to greater diversity within the Finance Department. All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct internal audits across financial, operational, inventory, procurement, dispatch, production, and administrative functions.

· Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify control weaknesses.

· Review compliance with company policies, procedures, legislation, and applicable standards.

· Conduct stock, inventory, cash, asset, and process audits.

· Investigate discrepancies, irregularities, suspected losses, and control failures.

· Verify transactions, supporting documentation, and financial records.

· Identify operational and financial risks and recommend appropriate corrective measures.

· Prepare detailed audit findings and reports for management.

· Follow up on corrective actions and monitor implementation.

· Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, efficiency, and cost management.

· Conduct ad hoc investigations and audits as required by management.

· Maintain accurate and confidential audit records.

· Work closely with Finance, Operations, Production, Dispatch, Procurement, Warehouse, and Management.

· Maintain professional independence and objectivity when conducting audits.

Minimum Requirements

· Grade 12 / Matric.

· Relevant qualification in Internal Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.

· Minimum 3–5 years' relevant internal auditing experience, preferably within a manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, or FMCG environment.

· Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, and audit principles.

· Experience with stock and inventory auditing will be advantageous.

· Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

· Experience working with accounting or SAGE Evolution system.

· Excellent report-writing and analytical skills.

· Valid driver's licence will be advantageous.

Key Competencies

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

· High integrity and ethical standards.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Excellent analytical and investigative ability.

· Assertiveness and confidence when addressing discrepancies.

· Independence and objectivity.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to challenge processes professionally and constructively.

· Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

· A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

· Strong follow-through and accountability.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is not afraid to ask difficult questions, investigate discrepancies, identify weaknesses, and hold processes and controls accountable.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable spending time on the operational floor, in warehouses, dispatch areas, production environments, and offices to understand how processes operate rather than relying solely on paperwork.

The successful individual should be comfortable working independently, exercising sound judgement, and communicating findings confidently to both employees and management.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV and supporting documentation to [email protected] by 15th September 2026.

Please use “Internal Auditor” as the subject of your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The International Group of Companies is committed to fair and non-discriminatory employment practices.

Work Location: In person