Senior Internal Audit Strategy & QA Manager

Financial Sector Conduct Authority; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority is seeking a Senior Manager Audit to oversee the execution and quality assurance of internal audit engagements. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, you will lead audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting across the function, ensuring compliance with approved methodologies and standards.

You will mentor audit staff, manage budgets and resources, and build relationships with management and assurance providers to strengthen combined assurance and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit leadership and risk-based planning.
• Strong knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards and PFMA would be an asset.
• Ability to coach and develop staff; strong stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of Internal Audit strategy and annual audit plan.
• Oversee and quality review audit engagements to ensure compliance with approved methodologies and standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to audit teams during planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Review audit reports for accuracy, quality, and actionable recommendations.
• Monitor implementation of audit findings and management action plans; escalate high-risk items.

Job description

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority is seeking a Senior Manager Audit to oversee the execution and quality assurance of internal audit engagements. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, you will lead audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting across the function, ensuring compliance with approved methodologies and standards.

You will mentor audit staff, manage budgets and resources, and build relationships with management and assurance providers to strengthen combined assurance and continuous