Senior Internal Auditor

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF023377/JL

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

630 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Join a leading financial services organisation in a senior Internal Auditor role focused on strengthening governance, risk, and control frameworks. This position offers exposure to complex audit environments, including system reviews and integrated risk assessments. If you are a technically strong auditor with insurance sector experience looking to add value at a strategic level, this role is for you.

POSITION INFO:

Conduct internal audits to assess the effectiveness of risk management, controls, and governance
Perform risk assessments to identify key audit focus areas across the business
Execute audit fieldwork, including walkthroughs, control testing, and data analysis
Prepare audit reports, identify root causes, and present recommendations to management
Conduct system implementation reviews and evaluate business processes
Support development of audit plans, frameworks, and methodologies
Perform audits of intermediaries, including administrators and service providers
Engage with stakeholders and present findings to governance committees
Conduct followâup audits and ensure implementation of corrective actions
Mentor junior team members and support team development
Collaborate with coâsourced service providers and monitor audit delivery

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 3–6 years’ internal audit experience
Strong knowledge of risk management, controls, and governance
Experience in financial services, preferably shortâterm insurance
Strong technical auditing skills including data analysis, process reviews, control testing
Understanding of insurance legislation and regulatory environment
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problemâsolving skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit assignments

Qualification:

CIA or CA(SA) - non-negotiable

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