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Senior Manager – Internal Audit & Risk Management with Software Sales Expertise

JohannesburgPosted Yesterday
Full-timeremote

Job Description

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries. This includes IA function setup and transformation, co-sourcing, outsourcing and managed services, using AI and other risk technology and delivery models. IA capabilities are combined with other industry and technical expertise, in areas like cyber, forensics and compliance, to address the full spectrum of risks. This helps organisations to harness the power of IA to help the organisation protect value and navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
  • Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
  • Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
  • Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
  • Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
  • Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
  • Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
  • Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager with a background in Internal Audit and/or Risk Management to lead and drive our audit and risk digital transformation initiatives. This role combines expertise in software sales, project management, data analytics, and audit operations to enhance audit reporting and risk oversight through innovative technology solutions. The ideal candidate will also have strong skills in stakeholder collaboration, training delivery, and process improvement. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Lead software sales initiatives focused on audit and risk management solutions, engaging with clients to understand needs and tailor proposals effectively.  
  • Manage projects and provide oversight across various team projects related to audit software technology deployments, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and alignment with business goals. 
  • Draft comprehensive proposals and presentations to support software sales and audit transformation projects. 
  • Provide operational support in terms of drafting client quotations, and management of client billing and invoicing.  
  • Design, develop, and deploy Power BI dashboards that provide real-time insights into audit findings, risk indicators, control performance, thereby enhancing overall audit reporting capabilities. 
  • Utilize data analysis tools to streamline data preparation, blending, and analysis, optimizing audit workflows for efficiency and effectiveness. 
  • Present training to clients on internal audit, risk management, PowerBI and data analysis tools. 
  • Collaborate closely with client internal audit and risk teams to gather requirements, translate business needs into technical solutions, and improve audit effectiveness as well as configuration of internal audit and GRC software. 
  • Experience with TeamMate software would be advantageous.  

Qualifications and Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Internal Audit, Business, Information Systems, or related field.  
  • Professional internal audit and or risk management certification preferred (CIA, CISA, CA, CRISC, or equivalent). 
  • Minimum 4-6 years of internal audit or risk management experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or team lead role. 
  • Proven experience in Internal Audit or Risk Management roles, with demonstrated understanding of audit processes and risk frameworks. 
  • Strong expertise in software sales, proposal drafting, and project management. 
  • Advanced proficiency in data analytics, including hands-on experience with Power BI dashboard design and deployment. 
  • Solid knowledge of data preparation, blending, and analysis tools to facilitate audit data workflows. 
  • Experience applying data analytics techniques to identify risks and support audit planning and execution. 
  • Excellent training and communication skills to upskill teams and engage stakeholders. 
  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work across audit and business units. 
  • Ability to drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives within audit functions. 

Competencies: 

  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving 
  • Project and time management 
  • Client-focused sales orientation 
  • Effective communication and presentation 
  • Attention to detail  
  • Collaboration and team leadership 
  • Adaptability and continuous learning

This role offers an exciting opportunity to blend audit expertise with software sales to shape the future of audit and risk management reporting and operations. If you are passionate about driving innovation and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

June 16, 2026

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