Description
Job Advertisement – Internal Audit Manager
About the Role
The Zimbabwe Bata Shoe Company is seeking a highly skilled and results-oriented Internal Audit Manager to lead and manage our internal audit function. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, governance processes and compliance frameworks across the organization.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a professional who is passionate about driving operational excellence, safeguarding company assets and providing strategic assurance to management and the Audit Committee. Jobs

Duties and Responsibilities
Key Functions
The Internal Audit Manager will provide assurance that:
• The Company's governance, risk management and internal control processes are adequately designed and operating effectively to support the achievement of strategic, operational, financial and compliance objectives.
• Significant risks are identified, assessed, managed and reported appropriately across the business.
• Operations are conducted efficiently, effectively and economically while supporting sustainable value creation.
• Company assets, inventory, information and resources are adequately protected from loss, theft, misuse, fraud or inefficiency.
• Financial, operational, compliance and management information is accurate, reliable, complete and timely.
• Employees, management and third parties comply with Company policies, procedures, codes of conduct and applicable Zimbabwean laws and regulations.
• Fraud risks and unethical conduct are appropriately identified, investigated, monitored and reported.
• Opportunities for continuous improvement in governance, risk management and control processes are identified and communicated to management.
• Data analytics and technology-enabled auditing techniques are utilized to enhance risk identification, audit coverage and audit effectiveness.
• Internal audit activities conform with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), Global Internal Audit Standards, Internal Audit Charter and approved methodologies.


Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Auditing, Risk Management or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CIA, CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CRMA, CISA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 4-8 years relevant audit, risk, compliance or assurance experience.
• Experience leading internal audit engagements.
• Experience in manufacturing, retail, supply chain and distribution environments preferred.
• Experience in data analytics and audit software applications preferred.
• Knowledge of the IIA Internal Auditing Competency Framework – Refer to Global IIA (/en/resources/internal-audit-competency-framework)
Skills and Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report-writing and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to influence change and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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