About the position
Package & Remuneration
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the implementation of the auditing strategy across all operating entities within the group, in line with the dynamic assurance plan as approved by the Board Audit Committee.
- Oversee and coordinate relevant Senior Management, Executive and Board Reporting across the group as required by the Board approved Internal Audit charter.
- Providing timely, independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insights, and foresight to support effective decision-making.
- Reviewing all results and documents related to the audits which would include process documents, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, and audit working papers.
- Manage, coach, and develop team members to ensure they develop their skills and experience to develop and use technologies and tools to effectively provide assurance on the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of key controls.
- Coordinate and manage outsource and co-source providers / consultants responsible for enabling the development and maintenance of continuous auditing technologies and tools.
- Collaborate with other internal and external assurance providers, such as external audit, on assurance activities to ensure aligned and coordinated assurance to the benefit of the organisation.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years' experience in internal auditing, including at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role
- BCom / BTech Internal Audit or Accounting degree essential
- Professionally certified (CIA, CA(SA), or equivalent), and a member of IIA or similar institutions (e.g., SAICA, SAIPA).Extensive expertise in auditing financial controls and applying accounting principles.
- Skilled in integrating emerging technologies and AI into audit practices.
- Strong proficiency in data-driven auditing using tools like Arbutus, ACL, IDEA, and ERP systems such as SAP.
- Experienced in leveraging business intelligence platforms including Power BI, Pyramid, and QlikView for audit insights.
Skills:
- Strong leadership qualities including purposeful collaboration, influencing others, and able to drive change
- Highly proactive and an ability to manage and oversee projects
- Strong relationship building qualities
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written and presentation).
- Interpersonal skills.
- Organising and planning skills.
- People management skills.
- Analytical and strategic thinking
- Able to handle stress and work in a pressurised environment.
- Able to manage time effectively
- Agile and flexible and ability to work independently
Behaviours:
- Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
- Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
- Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
- Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- organisational Savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
- Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
- Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation
Preference will be given but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
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ABOUT US
Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.
We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.
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