GROUP GENERAL MANAGER - AUDIT

CJ Patel Group is a diverse group of companies operating with over 90 years of history across a variety of industries all with the common goal of delivering world-class products and services. The CJP Group controls operations of over 13 different companies using a variety of ownership model from joint ventures to wholly owned subsidiaries. With the head office in Suva, CJ Patel Group has extended manufacturing, sales, distribution, and service businesses in Fiji with renowned brands and products and significant exports to several countries and other regional markets such as New Zealand, East Timor, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea. 

GROUP GENERAL MANAGER - AUDIT

Roles Description:
This is a full-time on-site role for a highly experienced Group General Manager – Audit to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the internal audit function, ensuring the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes across all subsidiaries of the Group. The role will report directly to the Board Audit Committee and the Group CFO based at our Head Office in Lami.

• Provide independent and  objective assurance to the Audit Committee and Board through. the evaluation of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes across all Group companies and business units, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and the safeguarding of assets.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Group Internal Audit strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and risk management priorities.
• Lead, manage, and mentor the Internal Audit team to deliver high-quality audit plans and reporting
• Conduct independent audits, reviews, and assessments to identify operational, financial, and compliance risks. Prepare comprehensive audit reports with actionable recommendations for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of agreed audit recommendations.
• Provide advisory support to management on risk mitigation, process improvement, and compliance matters.
• Ensure business compliance with relevant statutory, regulatory, and professional standards.
• Provide independent and objective assurance to the Audit Committee and Board through the evaluation of risk management, internal controls, governance processes, and system audits (including IT and operational systems), ensuring compliance, operational efficiency and compliance to group policies.

Qualification, Experience and Attributes:

• Degree or higher tertiary qualification in accounting/finance/commerce or auditing.
• Must be member of  a professional accounting and audit body.
• Must have minimum 10–15 years of progressive experience in internal audit and risk management with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Internal audit experience in FMCG and Manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, internal controls, risk management, and audit methodologies.
• Experience in a multi-company or group structure is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity, with the ability to provide independent and objective assessments.

How to apply:
If you are a senior internal audit and risk professional with strong executive presence and proven experience in diverse industries, please send your application online to below link or use the QR Code:
https://jobs.hrmonise.com/details/4470/cjpaudit/groupgm-audit 
For more information: careers@cjpatel.com.fj or call us on (679)9924651

Applications close on 28th February 2026