Audit Executive

Job Description

Responsible for the assessment and monitoring of Internal Audit Reports

To ensure that Internal Audit results are improved significantly

Hello Future Chief Audit Executive (CAE)     

Welcome to FirstRand Namibia Group, where we believe help is at the heart of human greatness. Our purpose is to help build a globally competitive Namibia and as part of our team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Role Overview:

The FirstRand Namibia Internal Audit function provides risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight to enhance and protect organisational value with a mandate that spans across the FirstRand Namibia group.

Role Purpose:

The FirstRand Namibia Chief Audit Executive will form part of a dynamic team both in the FirstRand Namibia group as well as the FirstRand Group Internal Audit function. The role plays a critical part in formulating strategy and associated delivery plans related for the internal audit function ensuring integration and operational implementation through the achievement of Group Internal Audit objectives. These strategies are also aimed at supporting the business in delivering its strategic objectives by objectively assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of governance and management of risks, giving an evidence-based opinion on all aspects of governance, risk management and internal control. The role is responsible to develop and oversee a risk-based internal audit plan across the various business activities of the FirstRand Namibia Group.  

Are you someone who can:

• Shows confidence in the ability to lead and provides guidance and support to team members.
• Creates a unified sense of purpose and balances consultation and decisiveness when leading and guiding others.
• Uses influence across the organisation to gain commitment to proposals, plans and ideas.
• Relevant industry knowledge, strong communication skills, both oral communication and written.
• Possesses audit, risk management, regulatory, project management and accounting skills and experience amongst others.
• Prepare/review and own audit committee and other governance packs/regulatory submissions and represent GIA in the respective governance committees.
• Perform responsibilities with transparency, due professional care and with highest ethical standards to ensure audit outcomes align with work performed and the audit file. 

You will be an ideal candidate if you meet the below minimum requirements:

• Minimum Qualification: Relevant Post Graduate Degree
• Preferred Qualification: Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Audit (CIA)
• Experience: Minimum eight years’ experience in a similar environment of which at least five years ideally at management level and preferably be in financial services

Are you interested to take the step toward this exciting opportunity? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

All applications must be done via the Group’s application portal. 

To access the portal click on the link below. Workday (myworkdayjobs.com)

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Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

04/04/26