Internal Audit Manager

Browns Jewellers is a proudly South African, family-owned luxury jeweller with over 40 stores across South Africa and the UK. Since 1934, we’ve been known for timeless craftsmanship, innovation, and a strong people-first culture.

We are looking for a detail-driven and strategically minded Internal Audit Manager to lead our governance, compliance, and reporting efforts across the Browns group. This is a key appointment with room for growth into a Head of Department role, responsible for building and leading a small internal audit team in the near future.

·         Lead and execute internal audits across all departments and regions

·         Develop, maintain, and update the internal audit plan in alignment with company risk strategy

·         Evaluate internal controls, business processes, and operational effectiveness

·         Report audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership, including the CFO and EXCO

·         Ensure governance practices meet regulatory and ethical standards

·         Collaborate with external auditors where necessary

·         Build and lead a small internal audit team as the department scales

·         Continuously improve audit methodologies, documentation, and reporting frameworks

Requirements

·         CA(SA) or CIA qualification or equivalent  

·         Minimum 2 years’ post-articles internal audit experience

·         Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, governance frameworks, and risk management

·         High ethical standards, analytical thinking, and attention to detail

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Ability to work independently and grow into a leadership role

·         Experience in retail or FMCG sectors is advantageous

Benefits

·         Competitive basic salary

·         Generous staff discounts

·         Career growth opportunities within a premium, growing brand

·         A beautiful, high-end working environment

·         Daily nutritious lunch provided by our canteen

·         Day off on your birthday