Director: Risk Advisory Services – Internal Audit

An exciting opportunity exists for an accomplished Director: Risk Advisory Services – Internal Audit to join a leading professional services organisation. We are seeking a commercially astute leader with a proven track record of delivering strategic risk advisory and internal audit solutions while driving business growth and building long-term client relationships.

This executive leadership role offers the opportunity to influence organisational strategy, lead high-performing teams, and deliver innovative governance, risk, and assurance solutions across a diverse client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the strategic growth of the Risk Advisory Services practice.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and clients on governance, enterprise risk management, internal audit and regulatory compliance.
• Manage complex client engagements, ensuring delivery within scope, budget and agreed timelines.
• Build, develop and maintain long-term executive-level client relationships.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to the growth of the advisory practice.
• Lead and mentor high-performing multidisciplinary teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous development.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, risk methodologies and regulatory frameworks.
• Drive operational excellence, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee financial performance, resource planning and profitability of the practice.

Minimum Requirements

• Honours Degree in Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent is essential.
• CISA qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum 12 years' experience within Risk Advisory and Internal Audit.
• At least 5–6 years in a senior leadership role managing teams and client portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience within the Mining and Telecommunications sectors will be highly advantageous.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive knowledge of governance, enterprise risk management, internal audit methodologies and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead complex advisory engagements.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in business development and practice growth.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong financial management and operational leadership capability.
• Experience managing multiple strategic projects simultaneously.

Leadership Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strategic leadership and vision.
• Commercial and business development capability.
• Integrity and sound ethical judgement.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and executive presence.
• High emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Leadership, coaching and talent development.
• Collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Accountability, ownership and results orientation.
• Adaptability within a dynamic professional services environment.

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected professional services organisation where you will influence strategic direction, partner with executive clients, lead a high-performing advisory team and play a key role in growing a successful Risk Advisory practice.

If you are a visionary leader with extensive Risk Advisory and Internal Audit experience and are ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your detailed CV in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.