Head of Internal Audit

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002598/SS

Date posted:

Friday, July 18, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1800000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to lead with purpose and drive assurance excellence in a dynamic financial services environment?
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Internal Audit to lead the Investments audit portfolio within one of our clients in the Financial Services sector.

POSITION INFO:
This critical role offers a unique opportunity to influence and enhance the banks assurance strategy through comprehensive, risk-based assurance delivery.

As the Head of Audit: you will provide end-to-end audit leadership across a high-impact portfolio that includes stockbroking, wealth management, estate planning, and investment advisory.

This is a Key Person role and must be noted with the Prudential Authority, requiring strong technical competence, ethical integrity, and stakeholder credibility.

You’ll join the IA Extended Leadership team, responsible for audit planning, delivery, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory reporting. The successful candidate will be a visible and collaborative leader, passionate about talent development, digital transformation, and advancing the impact of assurance in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

This is a critical, high-visibility leadership role in one of the most strategic areas of the bank. If you’re ready to influence the future of assurance, deliver value in a high-performance environment, and shape risk culture, we encourage you to apply.

Duties:

Lead a team of audit professionals, ensuring delivery of high-quality, risk-based audits aligned to the IA methodology.
Engage confidently with Boards, Managing Executives, Regulators, and Excos across the cluster.
Develop and execute an annual audit plan for Advice & Investments, using data and digital insights to enhance assurance outcomes.
Drive a culture of performance, learning and innovation, and act as a coach and mentor.
Strengthen combined assurance efforts and contribute to strategic IA and Group initiatives.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial markets, emerging risks, and industry regulations.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, or related field
Relevant professional qualifications: CA(SA), CIA, CISA

Experience:

Minimum 15 years of audit or related experience, preferably within financial services or Big 4
Expertise in banking, insurance, investments, and financial advisory
Registered or eligible to be registered with the Prudential Authority as a Key Person

Skills & Competencies:

In-depth knowledge of risk-based audit methodology, regulatory compliance, and internal controls
Strong leadership and talent management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication, able to engage at Executive and Board level
Proven ability to strategize, problem-solve, and lead in complex matrix environments
Commitment to ethics, integrity

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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