Senior Internal Auditor

SUMMARY:
A South African financial services company that provides insurance, investment, and financial products is looking for a Senior Internal Auditor.

POSITION INFO:
They are well known for their funeral cover, legal cover, life insurance, hospital plans, and investment solutions.

Are you a detail-oriented, analytical thinker with a passion for risk management, internal controls, and governance? Do you have a knack for identifying weaknesses, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance? If so, this opportunity is for you!

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you’ll play a key role in assessing and improving the group’s internal control environment. You will be responsible for conducting audits from planning to reporting while ensuring compliance with risk management, financial controls, and industry best practices. This role offers an opportunity to work across diverse business areas and gain exposure to strategic decision-making.

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Duties:

• End-to-End Auditing – Plan, execute, and report on internal audits with minimal supervision.
• Risk & Compliance Management – Assess governance, risk management practices, and internal financial controls, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Process & Control Improvement – Identify weaknesses, recommend enhancements, and track remediation plans.
• Data Analytics – Leverage data-driven insights to optimize audit effectiveness and identify key risk areas.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with key business units to ensure audit findings are addressed and implemented.
• Innovation & Best Practices – Stay ahead of emerging trends, industry regulations, and financial services developments to enhance internal audit methodologies.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom Accounting / Internal Audit / Information Systems/Internal
• BCom Honours Accounting / Internal Audit
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or significant progress toward certification

• 4+ years’ experience in internal audit, preferably within financial services or a Big 4 firm
• Strong understanding of risk management, governance, and internal controls
• Familiarity with financial services regulations, insurance standards, and internal audit frameworks

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders confidently
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable
• Team player with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation