Reporting to: Group Internal Audit and Risk Manager

Location: Plattekloof, Cape Town

Job Purpose:

The Internal Auditor will support the Group Internal Audit and Risk Manager in executing the groupwide internal audit strategy and annual audit plan. The role involves evaluating internal controls, business processes, and compliance with regulations and company policies, with the aim of improving operational efficiency and mitigating risks across the business. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a sound understanding of risk management, and industry knowledge, ideally in FMCG or manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed internal audit project planning documentation, including defining scope,
  objectives, risks, and audit procedures.
• Continuously develop and update audit work programs to reflect changes in business risks,
  processes, and regulations.
• Conduct internal financial, operational, system, and compliance audits in line with
  approved audit plans.
• Perform control effectiveness and control adequacy reviews to assess process design and
  operational efficiency.
• Document system descriptions, testing results, and compile audit working
• Conduct stock-take audits at various divisions, including weekend work where necessary,
  ensuring physical inventory aligns with records.
• Identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, non-compliance, and potential fraud risks.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve internal controls, effectiveness,
  efficiency, and profitability.
• Draft clear and comprehensive audit findings and present them to appropriate levels of
  management for discussion and agreement.
• Perform monthly follow-ups on outstanding audit findings with management, ensuring
  timely implementation of agreed action plans.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Group Internal Auditor Manager, including assisting with
  investigations or special audit projects.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Degree (BCom or Internal Auditing preferrable)

Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years’ work experience (FMCG Industry preferable)
• Requires audit knowledge and skills in finance/accounting and/or information system operations, and related standards
• Demonstrable experience working with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience auditing processes and financial information

Personal Profile: Proven knowledge, skills and attitude:

• Good knowledge of manufacturing (preferably food/beverage industry)
• Deadline driven, and results orientated
• Solid analytical and reporting abilities
• Presentation and computer skills (MS Office / ERP System)
• Good verbal and written skills
• Self-motivated
• Takes initiative
• Good attention to detail
• High sense of integrity and accountability
• Able to handle work pressure
• Must be able to travel locally
• Driver’s license and own transport

Application:

Please e-mail your CV to recruitment@libstar.co.za; with a motivation highlighting why you should be considered for the position.
Application deadline: 08 July 2025
If you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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