Internal Audit Manager (Mining / CISA / CA / CPA / ACCA / IIA / SOX / Governance / Controls)

Reference Number: 563-2001LH

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a seasoned Internal Audit Manager from a mining background with strong SOX experience, to join their team, based out of Gauteng.

This role will champion governance, strengthen risk management, and uphold compliance across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement the internal audit strategy and methodology in line with organizational objectives.
• Lead the risk-based audit planning process, including annual and long‑term rolling plans.
• Manage and develop the audit team through performance oversight, training, and skills development.
• Oversee or conduct special reviews and ad‑hoc investigations, and report findings in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with relevant auditing standards, regulations, and internal frameworks.
• Promote the use of technology, automation, and data analytics to enhance audit efficiency.
• Lead IT and cyber security audits and provide technical guidance to support skills development.
• Build productive stakeholder relationships and deliver clear, value‑driven recommendations.
• Ensure all audit deliverables are completed on schedule and meet quality requirements.
• Stay informed on industry developments and continuously refine audit practices and methodologies. 

Requirem  ents: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or similar.
• Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CA, CPA or ACCA) preffered.
• MBA / Postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• 10+ years’ experience in internal audit, controls and finance change initiatives within the mining sector, of which at least 5 years must be at management level.
• Proven experience in leading audit teams and designing and implementing risk‑based audit plans within large mining, industrial or manufacturing environments.
• SOX expertise with knowledge of IIA Professional Practices Framework, IIA Code of Ethics, SOX requirements, COSO frameworks, and the King Code.
• Well-versed in data analytics, governance frameworks, risk management practices, IT auditing, cyber security principles and forensic auditing methodologies.
• Proficient in auditing software.
• Current residence in or around Gauteng preferred.

Contractual Information:

• Permanent contract.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Leanne Laas at llaas@camining.com.

Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.

Leanne Laas

Executive Lead – Talent & Client Management

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.