Key Responsibilities

• Formulate Operational strategy in relation to Marketing on lead distribution with analytics.
• Plan, lead and execute complex internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of established internal controls and procedures
• Participate in audit planning activities, including process understanding, risk assessments and development of risk-based audit programmes
• Identify control weaknesses and articulate clear, quantified impacts to support decision-making
• Responsible for coordinating audit process to ensure audit delays are minimised and audit fieldwork and reporting timelines are met.
• Balance audit quality with delivery efficiency to support overall audit plan execution
• Obtain, analyse, and interpret audit evidence and available data to assess controls, identify trends, anomalies, control weaknesses and potential risk indicators
• Utilise audit tools, data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency
• Prepare and present high-quality audit reports and findings to management and key stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionability
• Track and perform follow-up on management action plans, ensuring timely remediation through focused, risk-based validation procedures, and escalating delays or ineffective remediation to management
• Supervise, coach and develop junior audit staff through on-the-job training, technical guidance and review of audit work papers and deliverables
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with management and stakeholders while preserving audit independence and objectivity

Experience and Qualifications:

• Relevant Finance or Internal Audit qualification (B.Com, B.Compt, or equivalent);
• CIA, CA(SA) and/or CISA designation (Preferred)
• +/-4–8 years’ internal or external audit experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or senior capacity
• Financial Services Industry experience (Preferred)
• Proven track record of leading end-to-end audit engagements (Essential)

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical, report-writing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Familiar with risk management procedures.
• Ability to apply risk-based thinking to scope audits appropriately and focus on key risk areas
• Advanced knowledge of auditing processes and methodology;
• Understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements (FSCA, TCF, POPIA, etc.)
• IT Audit Principles; Professional Standards for the Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards);
• Keep up to date with internal auditing best practices and legislation.
• Experience in the use of CAATs, data analytics and AI-enabled audit techniques will be advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyse complex financial and non-financial data, draw logical conclusions, identify root causes and escalate material audit concerns.
• Strong initiative and creative thinking in developing risk-based audit objectives, procedures and recommendations
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of emerging financial services risks, market trends and the regulatory landscape.

General Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience with Microsoft Power Bi and audit analytics tools (e.g. ACL, IDEA etc.) will be advantageous
• Experience with BarnOwl or similar GRC platforms will be advantageous

Personal Characteristics:

• Professional, assertive, results-driven, adaptable, strong stakeholder engagement skills, reliable and able to work independently.

Does this position deal with cash or require trust in dealing with financial information?

• Yes – (Have access to confidential information)