Internal Audit Manager

SUMMARY:
Internal Audit Manager (Insurance | Group Portfolio)

POSITION INFO:
Join a leading financial services organisation that is deeply committed to shaping Africa’s future and unlocking the continent’s potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Internal Audit professional to step into a management-level role, overseeing the delivery of audits across a complex insurance portfolio while leading teams and engaging with senior stakeholders.

In this role, you will take ownership of delivering the audit plan across the portfolio, ensuring high-quality audits, insightful reporting, and strong stakeholder engagement.
You’ll play a key role in strengthening the control environment, identifying emerging risks, and driving continuous improvement across the business - all while leading and developing audit teams.

This is a high-impact opportunity to work within a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation, where you will gain exposure to complex insurance operations, influence business decisions, and play a key role in strengthening governance and controls across the Group.
If you’re ready to take your audit career to the next level and make a meaningful impact, apply now with your updated CV.


Duties:

• Deliver and execute the annual audit plan across the insurance portfolio
• Maintain and update the audit universe, identifying emerging risks
• Lead and manage audit teams and service providers
• Conduct audits in line with methodology and quality standards
• Produce insightful audit reports with practical recommendations
• Analyse root causes and support improvements in the control environment
• Manage and build strong stakeholder relationships across the business
• Support combined assurance planning and integrated audits
• Oversee issue tracking, remediation, and assurance processes

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom Internal Audit / Accounting
• Postgraduate qualification (Honours or equivalent)
• CA(SA), CIA, or CFA(advantageous)

• 8 years strong background in internal and/or external audit
• Experience within financial services or insurance is essential
• Proven ability to manage multiple teams and audit engagements
• Strong experience in stakeholder engagement at senior level
• Exposure to financial controls, reporting, and operational audits
• Data analytics exposure (advantageous)

• Strong audit management and execution capability
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• High level of business and financial acumen
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Ability to lead, influence, and collaborate effectively
• Solid understanding of risk, controls, and regulatory environments