Rainbow Chicken is one of South Africa’s leading fully integrated poultry producers, supplying high‑quality chicken products to households and businesses across the country. From feed and farming to processing, logistics and branded products, Rainbow operates across the full poultry value chain. With a proud heritage dating back to 1960, Rainbow Chicken is committed to operational excellence, ethical practices, strong governance and building sustainable value for our people, customers and communities.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The purpose of the Internal Audit Manager role is to independently plan, lead, and execute complex internal audits across Rainbow Chicken’s operations, ensuring robust internal controls, effective risk management, and compliance with governance standards.
This position plays a critical role in evaluating organisational processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and delivering actionable recommendations to enhance operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and achievement of business objectives.
Ultimately, the Internal Audit Manager supports Rainbow Chicken’s commitment to excellence, ethical conduct, strong governance, and sustainable value creation for employees, customers, and communities.
Qualification & Experience Requirements
Candidates with any of the following qualifications will be considered:
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- BCom Degree - Chartered Accountant (CA) or Auditing
- At least 4 years management experience in auditing activities.
- Over 3 years technical relevant experience as an auditor or technical professional.
- Good understanding of King Report, COSO framework, IPPF, etc.
- Understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors IIA
- Flexible to travel nationally
Additional Requirements
- Experience in Data Analytics and Data Visualization (e.g. Power BI reporting creation and analysis)
- Experience with IT General controls and Application controls.
- Cyber Security and Digital and AI experience would be advantageous.
- Experience in conducting forensic investigations and dealing with external investigators is advantageous.
- Good knowledge and understanding of Project Management principles.
- Understanding of the industry/similar industry and related business risks and the capacity to assimilate and apply this understanding to the benefit of the organization.
- Broad knowledge of Group operations and systems.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Management of the planning, execution, and reporting of assurance activities.
- Management of Forensic Investigations.
- Management of audit staff and outsourced resources.
- Lead close-out meetings with process owners to discuss and finalize the audit report.
- Compile monthly board packs on audits conducted.
- Drive improved awareness regarding internal audits and the importance of a sound control environment.
- Contribute to project steering committees concerning system/process enhancements.
- Assess whether ad-hoc requests require an audit investigation.
- Evaluate regulatory compliance programs.
- Drive data analytics and data visualization across multiple systems to identify correlations and trends.
- Demonstrate a willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.