Internal Auditor - 6months FTC, Johannesburg

1. Timely completion of risk based annual company operational and financial audits across the African franchisee market in line with the company's internal audit approach, plan and agreements. Report on and or refer deviations to Compliance finance manager for review and distribution to company and all applicable stakeholders
2. The internal auditor will be responsible for loss prevention audits as well as development reviews of equity owned QSRs (quick service restaurants) which will include on-site reviews at Equity stores and interaction with the OPS staff. Report on and or refer deviations to Internal Auditor for review and distribution to Operations Teams
3. The internal auditor will be responsible for Executing RSC Internal Audit Reviews as per Risk & Control Matrix, company's internal audit approach, plan and agreements. Report on and or refer deviations to Internal Audit Manager for review and distribution
4. Keeping SOX process documents up to date and in line with Global expectations and ensuring compliance with SOX controls by the broader finance team
5. Preparation of monthly VAT returns
6. Supporting Compliance financial manager during the statutory audit and financial statement preparation process
7. Compliance with local financial reporting requirements
8. Supporting the Compliance finance manager to implement a risk and governance framework

Qualifications/Competencies/Skills required:

• Bachelor's degree in Financial Accounting
• Membership in good standing with the Institute of Internal Auditors/SAICA/SAIPA
• 3 – 5 Years' experience in finance/internal auditing, specifically around the verification and effectiveness of internal controls, financial statement analysis and procedures within a FMCG environment
• Strong IT skills and competency in Computer assisted Audit Techniques (CAAT'S)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong report writing and communication skills. (Ability to have tough conversations)
• Solid financial statements analysys and interpretation skills (liquidity, solvency, debt-equity, etc.),
• Willing to travel in South Africa and rest of Africa
• Micros/GAAP POS knowledge and experience