Senior Internal Auditor: Finance

Requisition Details

REQ ID 144479 Thembi Mtshali 

Location: Johannesburg

Closing Date: 16 March 2026

Job Family

Risk, Audit and Compliance

Career Stream

Auditing

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self Professional

Job Purpose

To independently perform risk-based internal audit engagements within the financial risk portfolio, providing assurance on the effectiveness of financial controls, risk management, and governance processes. The Senior Internal Auditor – Finance contributes to high-quality audit execution, stakeholder engagement, and the delivery of insightful, value-adding audit outcomes in line with GIA methodology and professional standards.

Job Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Risk-Based Scoping - Contribute to risk-based audit planning by understanding finance business processes, assessing financial risks, and assisting in defining audit scope and objectives aligned to the Group risk profile.
Audit Execution & Fieldwork- Execute end-to-end audit fieldwork in line with GIA methodology and standards by testing financial controls and producing high quality audit workpapers that support conclusions.
Internal Controls & Risk Management- Identify control weaknesses and root causes and develop practical, risk-focused recommendations to strengthen the financial control environment.
Reporting & Communication- Prepare and communicate clear, accurate audit findings and reports to management and relevant stakeholders in a professional manner.
Stakeholder Engagement- Build effective working relationships with Finance, Risk, Compliance, and business stakeholders while providing advisory input on control improvements within agreed mandates.
Follow-Up & Issue Tracking- Validate the implementation of agreed management actions through follow up procedures and escalate overdue or ineffective actions in line with GIA processes.
Technology & Data Analytics- Apply audit tools and data analytics to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and insight, and to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging financial risks.
Continuous Improvement & Team Contribution- Contribute to team effectiveness by sharing knowledge, supporting the development of junior auditors, and continuously improving audit methodologies and practices.

Preferred Qualification

CA (SA)

Minimum Experience Level

The following minimum experience is required: 
•    At least 3–4 years’ experience in internal or external audit, within the banking or financial services environment
•    Articles completed at a recognised audit firm (Big Four experience advantageous), with post-articles experience (minimum 1 year), within the banking or financial services environment
•    Practical experience auditing Finance, Accounting and Taxation processes
•    Exposure to data analytics in an audit context

Technical / Professional Knowledge

•    Internal audit standards and practices 
•    Accounting standards 
•    Banking and financial services processes 
•    Financial and operational internal controls 
•    Audit tools and data analytics 
•    Information technology fundamentals 
•    Business writing and reporting skills 
•    Sound business acumen

Behavioural Competencies