Senior Internal Auditor

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen risk management, internal controls, and governance in a financial services environment. The role requires hands-on auditing across wealth and investment management, insurance, stockbroking or financial planning, with responsibility for risk assessments, control testing and reporting.

The successful candidate will conduct integrated reviews, develop testing strategies and mentor junior team members

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on auditing experience.
• Internal or external auditing experience within financial services or a similar environment.
• Strong technical auditing skills.
• Knowledge of operational risk concepts.
• Understanding of IIA standards.
• Understanding of the relevant regulatory environment.
• Additional professional certifications will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and integrated reviews to identify high-risk areas.
• Perform internal audits to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Evaluate risk management, compliance and governance processes.
• Conduct pre- and post-implementation reviews of system implementations and enhancements.
• Review management policies and procedures to ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
• Perform data analytics and provide recommendations to improve risk management.
• Conduct audit walkthroughs and identify key risks and controls.
• Define testing strategies, analyse populations and perform sample selections.
• Execute audit fieldwork and control effectiveness testing.
• Consolidate audit findings and agree on appropriate action plans.
• Prepare and finalise comprehensive internal audit reports.
• Ensure audit assignments are completed within agreed timeframes.
• Conduct peer reviews and follow-up activities across the group.
• Build effective relationships with business stakeholders and other lines of defence.
• Mentor and coach junior audit team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Internal Auditing

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join a reputable organisation within the financial services sector.

The successful candidate will play an important role in strengthening the organisation's risk management, internal controls and governance processes. This position requires a hands-on auditor with strong technical expertise and experience conducting internal audits within financial services, ideally across wealth and investment management, insurance, stockbroking or financial planning.

• Conduct risk assessments and integrated reviews to identify high-risk areas.
• Perform internal audits to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Evaluate risk management, compliance and governance processes.
• Conduct pre- and post-implementation reviews of system implementations and enhancementsReview management policies and procedures to ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
• Perform data analytics and provide recommendations to improve risk management.
• Conduct audit walkthroughs and identify key risks and controls.
• Define testing strategies, analyse populations and perform sample selections.
• Execute audit fieldwork and control effectiveness testing.
• Consolidate audit findings and agree on appropriate action plans.
• Prepare and finalise comprehensive internal audit reports.
• Ensure audit assignments are completed within agreed timeframes.
• Conduct peer reviews and follow-up activities across the group.
• Build effective relationships with business stakeholders and other lines of defence.
• Mentor and coach junior audit team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Internal Auditing or a relevant discipline.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on auditing experience.
• Internal or external auditing experience within financial services or a similar environment.
• Strong technical auditing skills.
• Knowledge of operational risk concepts.
• Understanding of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
• Understanding of the relevant regulatory environment.
• Additional professional certifications will be advantageous.

Key competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong understanding of business principles.
• Hands‑on approach to all aspects of the internal audit process.