Job Description
The Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting independent and objective evaluations of the Bank’s governance, risk management, and internal control systems to ensure operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and integrity of financial reporting. The role requires a deep understanding of business processes, risk management practices, and control frameworks, as well as the ability to use data analytics to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.
- Obtain a good understanding of the control environment being audited (including information technology, internal financial control, and risk management related aspects), and the interdependencies linked to this.
- Plan audit assignments based on key process and business risks identified and design audit programs in line with risks and key controls to be tested.
- Incorporate data analytics (DA) to enhance audit planning and create efficiencies in audit fieldwork.
- Execute audit field work in compliance with quality standards by following and completing prepared work programs.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management practices and internal controls.
- Provide clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit opinions
- Effective communication with the audit team, audit management and key stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve internal controls including internal financial controls.
- Identify and clearly articulate the root cause of issues identified and impact thereof and recommend changes to business processes that will address the control weaknesses.
- Prepare a quality and balanced audit report to specified standards incorporating the control weaknesses identified and results of audit work performed
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Internal Audit/Finance
- ACCA, CIMA, CIA, BICA (part qualified or full membership) will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 3 years working experience in internal or external audit environment.
Skills & Competencies
- Analysis and attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Drive for results
- Resilience and stress management
- Building relationships
- Presentation and facilitation
- Verbal and written communication
- Business insight and risk awareness
- Commercial and financial acumen
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Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
17/11/25
All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.