Reports To: Group Head of Internal Audit and Risk
Location: Plattekloof, Cape Town

Job Purpose:

The Internal Auditor will support the Group Head of Internal Audit and Risk in executing the group’s risk-based internal audit plan across all business units. The role focuses on evaluating internal controls, governance processes, and compliance to improve operational efficiency, safeguard assets, and mitigate risk across the organisation.
The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a sound understanding of risk management, and industry knowledge, ideally in FMCG or manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of risk-based internal audit plans.
• Prepare comprehensive audit planning documentation, including scope, objectives, risk assessments, and testing procedures.
• Update and enhance audit programs to reflect changes in business operations, risks, and regulatory requirements.
• 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 processes, testing performed, and audit evidence in line with audit standards.
• Perform stock-take audits at various business units (including occasional weekend work) to ensure physical inventory aligns with records.
• Identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, non-compliance, and potential fraud risks.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve internal controls, efficiency, and overall business performance.
• Prepare clear audit report and present findings to management for discussion and agreement on corrective actions.
• Monitor and follow up monthly on outstanding audit findings to ensure timely implementation of agreed action plans.
• Assist with reporting to the Audit Committee.
• Ensure all audit activities align with IIA standards and internal audit methodologies.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Internal Audit and Risk, including assisting with investigations or special audit projects.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• Degree (BCom or Internal Auditing preferrable)
• CIA qualification or currently studying towards CIA

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant audit experience (FMCG/manufacturing industry preferred)
• Requires audit knowledge and skills in finance/accounting and/or information system operations, and related standards
• Experience auditing business processes and financial information
• Proven ability to work with internal and external stakeholders

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: 05 March 2026. 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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