VACANCY | SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR – GENERAL | WATERFALL OFFICE, MIDRAND | PERMANENT
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Job Overview:
We are looking for an objective Senior internal auditor to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The successful candidate possesses a good knowledge of risk and control within the Financial Services Sector, in particular the Wealth and Investment management industry, as well as insurance, stock broking, and financial planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform risk assessments and integrated reviews to identify high-risk areas that require focus.
- Conduct internal audits to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls as well as the effectiveness of risk management, compliance, and governance within the business, including:
- Pre- and post-implementation reviews of system implementations or enhancements.
- Reviews of management policies and procedures to ensure that controls are adequately implemented and operating effectively.
- Provide the business with guidance and recommendations on risk management,
- Perform data analytics.
- Within each audit assignment, being responsible for:
- Walkthroughs
- Key risk and key control identification
- Defining testing strategies
- Population analysis
- Sample selections
- Perform fieldwork and control effectiveness testing.
- Consolidate findings and agreed action plans.
- Create and finalise internal audit reports.
- Execute internal audits within predetermined timeframes.
- Conduct peer reviews and follow-up activities across the group.
- Build strong relationships within the business and other layers of defence.
- Mentor and coach juniors on the job.
- Report to the Chief Audit Executive.
- Possible travelling across the group for audit activities.
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or other relevant discipline such as Internal Auditing
- CIA or CA(SA)
- At least 3 years of hands-on auditing experience or newly qualified CA (SA)
- Have internal or external auditing experience (within the Financial Services Sector or in a similar role)
- Strong technical skills
Competencies:
- Attention to detail.
- Self-starter and ability to work independently.
- Strong relationship-building capability.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Problem identification and solution skills.
- Has the ability to assimilate and apply relevant business principles.
- Strong knowledge of operational risk concepts.
- Hands-on and involved in all aspects of the internal audit process.
- Understanding of the Institute of Internal Audit standards
- Understanding of the relevant regulatory environment
- Other certifications will be an added advantage
How to apply:
Candidates interested must apply on the PSG Careers website https://www.psg.co.za OR browse vacancies https://bit.ly/3bD2iAk by no later than 22 July 2026. By submitting your application, you are giving PSG Financial Services implicit consent to the storage and processing of your personal information. If you are not contacted within 2 weeks of your application, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
