Audit Manager, Functions — Flexible Hybrid Banking

ACCA Careers; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Standard Chartered is seeking an Audit Manager specialising in Functions to lead and deliver internal audits across South Africa and the Group. You will oversee planning, execution, and reporting, assess risks and controls, and guide audit teams in delivering high-quality findings aligned with regulatory expectations.

This role requires strong stakeholder management, autonomy, and English fluency; professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA are assets.

Qualifications

• At least six years in audit roles, ideally in banking or Big-4 environments.
• Familiarity with banking risk, regulatory landscape and governance.
• Strong verbal and written communication to influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities across global functions.
• English proficiency; CPA/CIA/CISA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply understanding of GIA methodology standards and the GIA system.
• Evaluate data (including analytics) to diagnose issues and root causes.
• Monitor/track audit issues and action plans; report overdue items.
• Build relationships with business/functions to improve the control environment.
• Update risk assessments and adjust the annual audit plan as needed.
• Raise issues outside the standard audit process when required.
• Review MI/reports to stay current on key risks and trends.
• Uphold ethics and conduct aligned with Group values.
• Attend stakeholder meetings to ensure risks are properly identified and remediated.

Skills

Audit leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Autonomy

Education

CPA

CIA

CISA

Tools

GIA system

Job description

Standard Chartered is seeking an Audit Manager specialising in Functions to lead and deliver internal audits across South Africa and the Group. You will oversee planning, execution, and reporting, assess risks and controls, and guide audit teams in delivering high-quality findings aligned with regulatory expectations.

This role requires strong stakeholder management, autonomy, and English fluency; professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA are assets.