Internal Audit Assistant Manager

Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Westfalia Fruit, role situated in Tzaneen or Johannesburg (Midrand or Parktown), has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced: Internal Audit Assistant Manager

Purpose of the role:

Reporting to Group Head of Risk & Internal Audit, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the development and execution of the annual internal audit plan in Westfalia Fruit Group’s Africa Market Unit.

This will involve working alongside or leading resources provided by Westfalia’s outsourced internal audit services provider and other members of the in-house team.

Key Responsibilities:

1.      Deliver internal audit and compliance review plan annual in African Market Unit

Audit Planning/Design:

• Support the Group Head of Risk and Audit to develop annual audit plans using input from senior management and stakeholders to identify risks and priorities for reviews.
• Schedule and assign audits to team members, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources.

 Conducting Audits:

• Oversee and provide quality control for work of audit team members.
• Execute compliance and risk-based audits
• Ensure completion of audit assignments to support the Group Head of Risk and Internal Audit to provide independent, objective assurance to EXCO

Reporting:

• Prepare draft internal reporting documentation with recommendations of future actions and oversee follow-up of implementation of improvement.

2. Conduct Fraud & Special Investigation

• Scope and development investigation plan
• Perform highly sensitive reviews relating to whistleblowing or potential fraud
• Work with multidisciplinary team of professionals including Legal and Forensic Accounting experts

3.      Risk Management: Advice & Guidance

• Ambassador for risk management supporting Market Unit Leadership Team
• Advising Market Unit Leadership team on good practice risk management.

Education:

• Bcom degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field.

 Experience:

• Minimum 7 years in internal audit experience
• Worked in co-sourced teams partnering with external service providers

• Leading internal audit teams

• Knowledge of Institute of Internal Audit Standards
• Knowledge of best practice auditing methodologies

• Understanding of Institute of Internal Auditors, Code of Ethics
• Understanding of COSO Internal Control Framework

 Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong financial acumen
• Project management
• Able to work under pressure
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex information and identify risks
• Proficiency in auditing software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to excellence & quality
• High level of commitment to accuracy and quality
• Attention to detail
• High level of integrity
• Performance driven
• Interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident funds, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.

Closing date for applications will be 12 August 2026.

NB: Should you not receive correspondence by 12 September 2026, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.