IT Internal Auditor — Controls, Risk & Data Analytics

FirstRand Bank Limited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Bank Limited is seeking an IT Internal Auditor to conduct internal audits of moderate complexity, evaluating control effectiveness and compliance with policies and regulations.

You will identify risks, design audit programs, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen governance and operational efficiency. The role emphasizes data analytics and stakeholder communication within a banking context.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA)/CIA or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Information Technology / Information Systems degrees also preferable.
• At least 3 years’ experience in internal or external audit preferred.
• Articles and professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC) advantageous.
• Experience with data analytics advantageous.
• Experience in banking or financial services industries advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of moderate complexity to evaluate control effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Identify risks and control gaps; provide practical recommendations to improve governance and efficiency.
• Plan audit assignments based on process and business risks and design audit programs.
• Execute audit fieldwork following approved work programs and quality standards.
• Incorporate data analytics to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.
• Communicate findings clearly to audit management and key stakeholders.

Education

CA(SA)/CIA or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification

Information Technology / Information Systems degree

Data analytics experience

Job description

FirstRand Bank Limited is seeking an IT Internal Auditor to conduct internal audits of moderate complexity, evaluating control effectiveness and compliance with policies and regulations.

You will identify risks, design audit programs, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen governance and operational efficiency. The role emphasizes data analytics and stakeholder communication within a banking context.