Internal Auditor - Head ( Africa)

Role Overview

The Head of Internal Audit will lead the internal audit function, ensuring robust governance, risk management, and compliance across all operations. This role is critical for safeguarding assets, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and corporate standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing environments and prior exposure to African markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive

  risk-based internal audit plan

  aligned with organizational objectives.
• Assess and improve

  internal controls

  , financial processes, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct audits across

  manufacturing plants, supply chain, and financial systems

  .
• Ensure compliance with

  local regulations, international standards, and corporate policies

  .
• Present audit findings and recommendations to

  senior management and the Audit Committee

  .
• Lead investigations into

  fraud, irregularities, and operational risks

  .
• Build and mentor a high-performing internal audit team.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as required.
• Drive

  continuous improvement initiatives

  in governance and risk management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CIA, or equivalent

  certification.

• 1015 years of experience

  in internal audit, with at least

  5 years in a leadership role

  .
• Strong background in

  manufacturing industry

  .

• Mandatory experience in Africa

  (managing audits or operations in African countries).
• Expertise in

  risk management frameworks, internal controls, and compliance

  .
• Familiarity with

  ERP systems (SAP preferred)

  .
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Ability to work in

  multi-cultural environments

  .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Africa.

Location :

Compensation

USD Tax-Free Salary + Full Expatriate Benefits

• Housing

• Travel

• Visa

• Medical Insurance

• Company Car

• Other standard expatriate allowances.

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