Senior Internal Auditor

Closing Date 2026/10/12

Reference Number RCL261001-1

Company RCL Foods

Job Title Senior Internal Auditor

Functions Audit

Job Type Classification Permanent

Location - Town / City Westville

Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Country South Africa

Job Description RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands: Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Sellati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters. We are currently looking for experienced Senior Internal Auditors to join our Group Services Division. The main purpose of this role is to provide independent oversight regarding the effectiveness of and adherence to Group internal controls. The role will be based in Westville and will report to the Internal Audit Manager .

Minimum Requirements A degree/diploma in Accounting or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CA (SA).

SAP experience would be advantageous.

At least 3 years’ experience in auditing activities.

FMCG industry experience would be advantageous

Willing to travel.

Duties & Responsibilities Audit Planning And Execution Engage line management to determine current business processes and documents.

Identify risks and internal controls already implemented.

Evaluate adequacy of controls.

Recommend the most appropriate controls (where non-existent), aligned to organisational policies and procedures.

Assist the Internal Audit Manager in preparing a risk based internal audit plan on an annual basis.

Conduct audits in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan and Audit Methodology.

Conduct audit testing of specified processes to test the adequacy of the design and operational effectiveness of controls

Follow-up Audit Execution Determine line managers’ compliance with recommendations.

Physically verify compliance and submit a report.

Conduct the requested assignment under the supervision of the Internal Audit Manager.

Reporting Record deviations from the established processes.

Compile findings, root causes, potential effects, recommendations and line mangers commitment (what, when, how) for consideration by the Audit Manager.

KPI’s Manager’s satisfaction with risk assessment and audit program.

Quality of findings.

Quality of management response.

Assignments conducted on time and within the budget.

Results of audit satisfaction questionnaires.

Manager’s satisfaction with finding reports