Internal Auditor

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To execute business audit assignments effectively within relevant stakeholder environments by demonstrating a clear understanding of business operations, risks, controls, governance processes and regulatory requirements, independently providing assurance and advisory services that enable effective risk management and business performance.

• Adhere to GIA methodology, policies and procedures.
• Build strong relationships with relevant internal stakeholders to understand business processes, risks, controls and strategic objectives.
• Contribute to the development of risk-based audit scopes through process walkthroughs, stakeholder engagement, documentation reviews and analysis.
• Execute audit testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of business controls and determine audit findings and residual risks.
• Identify root causes of control weaknesses and agree practical remedial actions with management.
• Identify and recommend improvements to business processes, operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Contribute to risk assessments covering operational, financial, compliance, conduct and strategic risks to inform audit planning and reporting.

• First Degree, Accounting, Finance, Audit, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce or related field
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA or CPA will be an added advantage.
• 3-4 years experience in Internal audit, external audit, risk management, finance or general banking experienceInternal audit, external audit, risk management, finance or general banking experience

Technical Competencies:

• Audit Project Management: 
• Internal Auditing: 
• Maintain IA Professional Practices: 
• Business Process Analysis: 

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Interpreting Data