Manager, Internal Audit - Fraud Risk

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group seeks a senior risk audit professional to lead and review the risk audit process across multiple portfolios and areas of specialty, in line with GIA strategy, delivering independent assurance and advice to ensure sustainable client-centric risk management in South Africa.

The role focuses on Non-Financial Risk and Fraud risk coverage, developing audit approaches, managing large teams, and engaging with senior stakeholders to drive effective governance and continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum: BCom Degree in Audit, Risk Management, Compliance or Forensic Investigation.
• Preferred: Certifications in Risk Management; Fraud Risk Management accreditation (CFE or Forensic Investigator).

Responsibilities

• Affirm and operationalise Non-Financial Risk and Corporate Function audit service model.
• Contribute towards risk profile integration for GIA and maintain overview of risk areas including Fraud Risk coverage.
• Custodian of risk knowledge and expertise specifically Fraud Risk management.
• Maintain oversight of comprehensive, risk-driven coverage aligned to standards and best practices.
• Drive strategic involvement at oversight or execution level in audits to achieve coverage.
• Drive collaborative thematic reporting of audit messages and residual risk profile.
• Promote stakeholder engagement and build trust for seamless team collaboration and leadership impact.
• Keep current with industry risk developments and participate in industry initiatives to maintain SME expertise.

Education

BCom Degree in Audit, Risk Management, Compliance or Forensic Investigation

Job description

Location: ZA, undefined, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

To lead and review the Risk audit process for multiple portfolios and area of specialty in line with the Group Internal Audit strategy to provide independent and objective assurance and advice within a segment or area of expertise to ensure sustainable client centric management of risk across SBG.

Key responsibilities

• Affirm and operationalise Non-Financial Risk and Corporate Function audit service model
• Contribute towards risk profile integration for GIA. Maintain overview of risk profile and key risk areas to inform coverage with responsibility for Fraud Risk coverage
• Custodian of risk knowledge & expertise specifically Fraud Risk management
• Maintain oversight of coverage that is comprehensive, risk driven & aligned to standards and best practices
• Drive strategic involvement at an oversight and/or execution level in audits to achieve coverage
• Drive collaborative thematic reporting of audit messages & residual risk profile
• Promote stakeholder engagement & relationship building to maintain trust and confidence from stakeholders and ensure seamless team collaboration, integration, and leadership impact.
• Keep abreast to key industry and risk developments and participate in industry initiatives to build and maintain SME expertise

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BCom Degree in Audit, Risk Management, Compliance or Forensic Investigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in Risk Management
• Fraud Risk Management accreditation - Certificated Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Forensic Investigator

Experience Required

Internal Audit

• 7-10 years auditing experience looking after various portfolios with last 4-5 years in Risk auditing focused on non-financial risk types of particularly Fraud
• Experience in developing audit approaches and risk based audit plan that will enable assurance of risk management practices
• Proven experience in project/programme management, and leading multiple projects across the organization. Experience in building partnerships and engaging with multiple stakeholders at senior levels across the ecosystem.
• Experience in understanding IT controls and analysing complex sets of data to interpret, visualize and identify trends. Experience in leading large teams; Change management experience.

Additional Information

• Developing Strategies
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Generating Ideas
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Producing Output
• Taking Action
• Upholding Standards
• Audit Project Management
• Business Acumen (Audit)
• IA Data Analysis
• Internal Auditing
• Maintain IA Professional Practices

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Standard Bank Group is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow.