Senior Internal Audit Manager

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002577/SS

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1300000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A leading financial services client is looking for a Senior Internal Audit Manager to lead and manage their internal audit function.

POSITION INFO:
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly respected financial services provider with a national footprint, a reputation for trust and security, and a commitment to governance excellence. You’ll be joining a business that not only embraces innovation and regulatory integrity but also offers direct engagement with executive leadership and industry regulators such as the Prudential Authority and SARB.

This role oversee the full internal audit function across all business units and subsidiaries. You will provide strategic leadership, manage regulatory alignment, and lead the implementation of risk-based audit plans, internal controls, audit technologies, and governance frameworks while building and guiding a high-performing audit team.

Duties:

Lead the group-wide internal audit strategy and combined assurance plan
Manage the internal audit coverage plan and maintain independence
Report to executive management, Risk and Audit Committees
Oversee quality assurance, risk workshops, and audit execution
Align with IIA Standards, ISO 9001:2015, and King IV
Implement audit technology, automation, and data analytics tools
Integrate audit with enterprise risk and compliance frameworks
Represent the department on system and process change projects
Drive people management, succession planning, and internal development

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
BCom in Internal Auditing / Accounting / Auditing
Postgraduate degree in Risk, Governance, or Business Leadership (advantageous)
CA(SA), CIA, or equivalent (essential)

Experience:

10+ years in internal audit, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role
Deep knowledge of internal controls, compliance, financial, operational, and IT audits
Track record of working with regulators, Audit Committees, and multi-disciplinary team

Skills & Competencies:

MS Office (Word & Excel essential)
Risk and governance best practices
Project and people management
Familiarity with IIA and audit frameworks

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