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?
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.

POSITION INFO:
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

• Walkthroughs
• Key risk & control identification
• Defining testing strategies
• Population analysis & sample selection
• Fieldwork and control testing
• Consolidation of findings and action plans

• 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