Title:  Senior Internal Auditor - Finance

REQUISITION DETAILS

REQ 146678 Thembi Mtshali

Location: Johannesburg

Closing date:  13 July 2026

Job Family

Governance And Compliance

Career Stream

Internal Audit

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self Professional

FAIS Affected

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.

Essential Qualification

CA (SA)

Minimum Experience Level

•    At least 5-6 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 2 years), 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