Senior Internal Auditor

SUMMARY:
Are you a high-performing Internal Auditor who thrives in complex environments and wants to make a real impact in the financial services sector?

POSITION INFO:
We’re looking for a Senior Internal Auditor who brings strategic thinking, strong technical expertise, and a passion for risk, governance, and control. This is a career-defining opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced financial services environment covering wealth & investment management, insurance, stockbroking, and financial planning.

If you’re driven by excellence, value integrity, and enjoy working at the forefront of governance and risk management, this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:
You’ll play a critical role in strengthening risk management, governance, and control frameworks across the business through a structured, value-adding internal audit approach.

• Risk, Governance & Assurance:
  • Performing risk assessments and integrated reviews to identify high-risk areas
  • Conducting internal audits across business units
  • Evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls
  • Reviewing risk management, compliance, and governance processes
  • Performing data analytics and project assurance
  • Conducting pre- and post-implementation system reviews
  • Reviewing management policies and procedures
• End-to-End Audit Ownership:
  • Walkthroughs
  • Key risk & control identification
  • Defining testing strategies
  • Population analysis & sample selection
  • Fieldwork and control testing
  • Consolidation of findings and action plans
• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Building strong relationships with stakeholders and other lines of defence
  • Mentoring and coaching junior auditors
  • Reporting directly to the Chief Audit Executive
  • Possible travel across business units for audit activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Internal Auditing or related field
• CIA or CA(SA) qualification
• 2–3 years' hands-on auditing experience
• Internal or external audit experience within Financial Services
• Strong technical audit skills
• Project assurance experience
• Additional certifications are an advantage

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Independent, self-driven, and proactive
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder and relationship-building skills
• Deep understanding of operational risk concepts
• Solid knowledge of IIA standards
• Strong understanding of the regulatory environment
• Hands-on approach to the full audit lifecycle

• Exposure to complex Financial Services operations
• Work within a high-performing, professional audit environment
• Real influence on governance, risk, and business outcomes
• Long-term career growth and development