Description/Synopsis:

A reputable pharmaceutical and healthcare group is seeking an experienced Group Internal Audit Manager to provide independent, objective assurance to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

This strategic role requires a highly independent and analytical professional who will assess governance frameworks, financial controls, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, tax integrity, treasury processes, and risk management structures across multiple entities.

The successful candidate will operate with unrestricted access to systems, data, and personnel, ensuring robust oversight while maintaining strict independence from operational decision-making.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified CA(SA) / CIA Essential
• 8–12+ years’ internal or external audit / risk experience
• Experience within regulated industries (pharmaceutical preferred)
• Group or multi-entity exposure essential
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and risk frameworks
• Experience auditing ERP systems, segregation of duties and data controls
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills
• High integrity and professional independence

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a risk-based annual audit plan
• Provide assurance over financial controls, working capital, and treasury processes
• Assess revenue, procurement, expenditure and cash management controls
• Audit operational functions including sales, supply chain, shared services and HR
• Review regulatory compliance including GMP, GDP and quality systems
• Evaluate ERP access controls, data integrity, and cybersecurity risks
• Review tax compliance accuracy and timeliness
• Conduct fraud risk assessments and proactive fraud testing
• Audit R&D governance, intellectual property protection, and spend controls
• Issue evidence-based audit reports with clear risk ratings
• Track remediation progress and escalate unresolved risks to executive leadership and the Audit Committee