Senior Internal Audit Manager

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002554/SS

Date posted:

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1200000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for governance, risk, and controls? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Internal Audit Manager to lead the internal audit function within a dynamic and regulated financial environment.

POSITION INFO:

If you're ready to influence business direction, drive compliance, and deliver assurance across multiple functions, this may be your next career move.

This is a senior-level role with significant exposure to decision-makers, making it ideal for a confident and ethical audit leader ready to shape and uplift the internal audit function.

Join a purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of safeguarding economic infrastructure in South Africa. Our client operate in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment where risk management, compliance, and operational excellence are not just priorities - they’re essential.

You’ll be part of a trusted institution with national reach, where your expertise will directly influence governance, resilience, and strategic decision-making. Their culture values accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement. Our client invests in leadership, innovation, and the growth of our people - ensuring you stay ahead in your career while making a measurable impact on the systems that keep South Africa moving.

If you're looking for meaningful work, high-level engagement, and the opportunity to shape a critical internal audit function - this is where your skills will matter most.

Duties:

Leading the development and execution of a group-wide internal audit strategy aligned to business objectives.
Providing independent assurance and advisory services to senior and executive management, the Audit Committee, and Risk Committee.
Designing and implementing a three-year strategic and annual audit plan covering financial, operational, and IT audits.
Driving the adoption of leading audit technologies and tools, including automation and data analytics.
Managing regulatory compliance with institutions such as the Prudential Authority and aligning with frameworks like King IV and ISO 9001:2015.
Championing the internal audit department’s independence, quality standards, and effectiveness through a well-governed audit charter.
Integrating internal audit with enterprise risk and compliance frameworks to enhance assurance across the organisation

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Internal Auditing or related field. A postgraduate qualification in Risk, Governance or Business Leadership will be an advantage.
Professional qualification: CA(SA), CIA or equivalent is essential.

Experience:

Minimum10+ years of internal audit experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the financial services or banking sector.
Demonstrated experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams across regions/business units.
Deep knowledge of regulatory environments, audit best practices, and risk-based audit methodologies.
Proven ability to engage with audit committees, regulators, and senior executives.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong strategic and analytical thinking
Executive presence and effective stakeholder engagement
Leadership in change management and continuous improvement
Hands-on expertise in governance frameworks, enterprise risk, and ESG considerations
Passion for mentorship, collaboration, and building high-performance audit teams

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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