Internal Auditor: Finance & Tax

1001 Absa Bank; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Group Internal Audit is recruiting an Internal Auditor to strengthen the Finance and Tax audit team. The role focuses on assessing internal controls, executing audits in Finance and Tax, and aligning with the Group Audit Plan and methodology.

Ideal candidates will have a CA(SA) qualification, a bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Management, and at least three years of external or internal audit experience within a major bank, with a strong understanding of banking regulations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce or Management Studies (Required).
• CA(SA) professional qualification.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in external or internal audit within a major financial institution.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the banking sector and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in annual audit planning cycles with risk and control focus.
• Perform risk assessments to identify high-risk areas in Finance and Tax.
• Execute audits through planning, fieldwork and reporting stages with management sign-off.
• Support validation of audit issues and maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations affecting Finance & Tax.

Skills

Audit experience

Banking knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s in Business/Commerce/Management

CA(SA)

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time. With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group. Belonging at Absa Absa is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds.

In support of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) commitments and Employment Equity objectives, preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups, including persons with disabilities. We encourage applicants who may require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process to let us know so that appropriate support can be provided.

Job Summary

The Absa Group Internal Audit (IA) function is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Internal Audit Finance and Tax team. Key to this role is the ability to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, execute audit assignments in the Finance function in accordance with the Group Audit Plan and Internal Audit methodology, relevant policies, procedures and quality standards. If you have a good understanding of the Finance and Tax functional areas, then this could be an exciting opportunity you may want to explore.

Job Description

Key accountabilities

• Participate in the annual audit planning cycle, provide input by taking into account the risk and control profile, business strategy and material risks affecting the business.
• Perform risk assessments to identify high risk areas within Finance and Tax or impacting the environment that requires focus.
• Actively participate in all the audit phases - planning and scoping (identification of risks and controls), fieldwork (execution of design and operating effectiveness assessments) and reporting (ensure audit observations and planned actions are agreed with management for factual accuracy).
• In addition, assist the Audit team with the validation of audit issues.
• Keep the Audit team up to date on key regulations and policies relating to Finance & Tax functions.
• Provide the Audit team with write-ups on key risk assessments and risk profile for the Finance & Tax functions.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the audit methodology, by attending training sessions and using knowledge gained during audits, use this proactively in executing audit activities.
• Improve Finance & Tax knowledge (i.e. general and technical) through self-learning, external workshops or training for professional qualification.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
• CA(SA) professional qualification

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of three years’ experience in external or internal audit, or equivalent finance experience within a major financial institution.
• Demonstrated experience and sound knowledge of the banking sector.

Experience in drafting test strategies and testing Finance general controls

• Ability to articulate complex issues clearly
• Displays good knowledge of Finance processes
• Awareness of regulatory and compliance environment – specifically to Finance environment
• Manage time, resources and budget effectively
• Industry knowledge Competence and Integrity Integrity: Demonstrate the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior.
• Competence: Possess the necessary qualifications, experience, and skills to perform the role effectively.
• Financial Soundness: Maintain financial soundness and stability.

Technical Competencies

• Regulatory Compliance
• Commercial
• Business Acumen
• Financial Analysis
• Risk Management
• Audit Methodology
• Internal Controls

Behavioural Competencies

• Deciding and initiating action
• Learning and researching
• Commercial thinking
• Relating and networking
• Adapting and responding to change
• Persuading and influencing
• Creating and innovating

Cognitive Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

At Absa, our story is not a single narrative. It’s thousands of individual journeys unfolding across Africa and beyond. From colleagues serving customers in local communities to teams shaping financial solutions across borders, Absa is built on people who bring their lived experiences, ambitions and perspectives into the workplace every day. Whether you’re starting your career, a seasoned leader or somewhere in between, your contribution is seen, valued and connected to something bigger. Our presence across Africa – which spans personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management, and insurance – exists because of the people who show up in their roles with purpose. Across Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, our colleagues are shaping what Absa becomes in each market. Beyond the continent, teams in global offices and a technology hub support and extend the stories that prove that African talent can lead, influence and innovate on the global stage. At Absa, your story matters because progress is driven by human experience, not hierarchy. When people are enabled to bring their whole selves to work, they don’t just build careers. They help shape the future of Africa’s financial services landscape.