Senior Internal Audit Lead — Data-Driven Assurance

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group in Johannesburg is seeking a senior Internal Audit lead to oversee a portfolio of audits and ensure independent assurance for risk management. You will guide audit execution, review outcomes with a focus on client-centric risk controls, and drive effective governance.

The role requires a postgraduate degree in internal audit or CA(SA), with strong data analysis, IT controls, and stakeholder leadership skills. This is a senior position at group level.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Internal Audit required.
• CA(SA) designation preferred.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review the audit process across a portfolio of audits.
• Provide oversight of the audit team and ensure objective assurance.
• Engage senior stakeholders to support risk management.

Skills

Data analysis

IT controls

Audit planning

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Postgraduate Degree in Internal Audit

CA(SA)

Job description

Standard Bank Group in Johannesburg is seeking a senior Internal Audit lead to oversee a portfolio of audits and ensure independent assurance for risk management. You will guide audit execution, review outcomes with a focus on client-centric risk controls, and drive effective governance.

The role requires a postgraduate degree in internal audit or CA(SA), with strong data analysis, IT controls, and stakeholder leadership skills. This is a senior position at group level.