REQUISITION DETAILS REQ 146678 Thembi Mtshali

Location: Johannesburg

Job Family Governance And Compliance

Career Stream Internal Audit

FAIS Affected Job Purpose To independently perform risk-based internal audit engagements within the financial risk portfolio, providing assurance on the effectiveness of financial controls, risk management, and governance processes. The Senior Internal Auditor – Finance contributes to high-quality audit execution, stakeholder engagement, and the delivery of insightful, value-adding audit outcomes in line with GIA methodology and professional standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Audit Planning & Risk-Based Scoping - Contribute to risk-based audit planning by understanding finance business processes, assessing financial risks, and assisting in defining audit scope and objectives aligned to the Group risk profile.
• Audit Execution & Fieldwork- Execute end-to-end audit fieldwork in line with GIA methodology and standards by testing financial controls and producing high quality audit workpapers that support conclusions.
• Internal Controls & Risk Management- Identify control weaknesses and root causes and develop practical, risk-focused recommendations to strengthen the financial control environment.
• Reporting & Communication- Prepare and communicate clear, accurate audit findings and reports to management and relevant stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Stakeholder Engagement- Build effective working relationships with Finance, Risk, Compliance, and business stakeholders while providing advisory input on control improvements within agreed mandates.
• Follow-Up & Issue Tracking- Validate the implementation of agreed management actions through follow up procedures and escalate overdue or ineffective actions in line with GIA processes.
• Technology & Data Analytics- Apply audit tools and data analytics to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and insight, and to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging financial risks.
• Continuous Improvement & Team Contribution- Contribute to team effectiveness by sharing knowledge, supporting the development of junior auditors, and continuously improving audit methodologies and practices.

Minimum Experience Level

• At least 5-6 years’ experience in internal or external audit, within the banking or financial services environment
• Articles completed at a recognised audit firm (Big Four experience advantageous), with post-articles experience (minimum 2 years), within the banking or financial services environment
• Practical experience auditing Finance, Accounting and Taxation processes
• Exposure to data analytics in an audit context

• Internal audit standards and practices
• Accounting standards
• Banking and financial services processes
• Financial and operational internal controls
• Audit tools and data analytics
• Information technology fundamentals
• Business writing and reporting skills
• Sound business acumen

• Managing Work
• Monitoring Information
• Building Partnerships
• Quality Orientation
• Continuous Improvement
• Work Standards
• Courage
• Adaptability