Group Internal Auditor

Group Internal Auditor

This position can be based in Johannesburg South Africa or Abidjan Cte dIvoire.

Are you an experienced internal auditor with a strong background in risk management compliance and governance Do you thrive in dynamic fastpaced and scaleup environments and enjoy solving complex operational challenges in a strategic and structured way Then you might want to carefully read through the following.

Enko Education is seeking a Group Internal Auditor to establish and lead the internal audit function across our growing network of international schools. You are a highly analytical and detailoriented audit professional with a deep understanding of financial operational and compliance risk management. Your expertise enables you to provide strategic insights and recommendations to enhance transparency efficiency and accountability across the organization.

With 5 years of experience in internal audit risk management or compliance ideally within a multicountry organization you have a strong foundation in financial controls forensic auditing and governance frameworks. A professional certification such as CIA CPA ACCA or CISA is strongly preferred.

You have experience designing and implementing internal audit frameworks leading risk assessments and evaluating internal controls. Your ability to translate audit findings into clear actionable insights for senior leadership will be key to your success in this role. You are known for your critical thinking problemsolving mindset and ability to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Given the nature of our operations you must be comfortable navigating diverse regulatory environments multiple currencies and financial reporting standards while delivering timely and highquality audit insights.

This is a unique chance to shape the governance and compliance landscape of a fastgrowing education group in Africa. Are you ready to take on the challenge

About the role

Key Responsibilities

• Internal audit framework: Establish and oversee the internal audit function defining policies procedures and best practices.
• Risk assessment & management: Identify assess and prioritize risks across Enko Educations network of schools and propose mitigation strategies.
• Audit planning & : Develop and execute a riskbased internal audit plan covering financial operational and compliance aspects.
• Internal controls & compliance: Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and ensure adherence to policies regulations and best practices.
• Fraud prevention & investigation: Identify potential fraud risks conduct forensic audits when necessary and recommend preventive measures.
• Reporting & advisory: Present audit findings insights and recommendations to the Audit Risk and Compliance Committee ensuring alignment with Enko Educations strategic goals.
• Stakeholder engagement: Work closely with school administrators finance teams and senior leadership to drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure adherence to local and international financial reporting and governance standards across all operating countries.

Ideal candidate

We are looking for a highly skilled audit professional with a proven track record in internal audit risk management and compliance. Previous experience in a multicountry organization is preferred and experience in the education sector is a plus.

As an ideal candidate you demonstrate:

• Analytical mindset: Strong problemsolving and decisionmaking skills with the ability to assess complex financial and operational risks.
• Strategic insight: Ability to translate audit findings into practical recommendations that enhance efficiency and governance.
• Financial expertise: Strong knowledge of financial controls forensic auditing and governance frameworks.
• Stakeholder engagement: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership and diverse teams.
• Project management: Ability to lead and manage multiple audit projects while meeting deadlines.
• Language skills: Fluency in English is required; French proficiency is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel: Ability to travel across Enko Educations schools in Africa as required.

Contract location and timing

• Contract: Fulltime
• Location: Johannesburg South Africa or Abidjan Cte dIvoire
• Timing: Q2 2025
• Eligibility: All applicants must be legally able to work in the chosen location with the correct visa/status/work permit.

Enko Education is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to inclusivity a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

Enko Education schools are committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and expect all staff volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and preemployment checks will be undertaken.

About Enko Education

Enko Education is a fastgrowing group of African international schools increasing access to the worlds best universities for learners across Africa.

Enko Education has developed innovative programmes leading to globally recognised and soughtafter qualifications. Since the opening of its first school in Yaound in September 2014 Enko Education has established an African group of 14 international schools in 9 countries in SubSaharan Africa. More than 5400 students from primary to secondary benefit from international education at a fraction of the cost charged by other international schools on the continent. We provide individualized counselling to our learners to support them in selecting the right universities and then securing both admission and financing for their studies. We offer an outstanding learning experience striving to educate our learners with Africa at heart and the world in mind.

The Enko Education model has already yielded outstanding results with graduates currently enrolled in some of the most prestigious universities worldwide such as Yale College in the USA Sciences Po and Ecole Polytechnique in France and the University of Toronto in Canada.

We are financially supported by international development institutions and funds including Proparco I&P Adiwale BIO Invest Oiko Credit and Liquid Africa to achieve our growth objective of reaching 20000 students by 2028.

For 2024 we plan to acquire new schools in countries including but not limited to Uganda Kenya Tanzania Zambia Zimbabwe Angola and South Africa (countries are subject to change).