Senior Internal Auditor

PTY; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen risk management, internal controls and governance within a reputable financial services entity in Centurion, South Africa.

The role requires hands-on auditing across wealth, investment management, insurance or related financial services. You will perform risk assessments, assess control design and effectiveness, and drive improvements with strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Internal Auditing or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of hands-on auditing experience in financial services or similar environment.
• Strong technical auditing skills with knowledge of IIA standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and integrated reviews to identify high-risk areas.
• Perform internal audits to assess design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Review governance, risk management and compliance processes.
• Define testing strategies and perform sampling for audits.
• Prepare and finalise comprehensive internal audit reports.
• Mentor junior audit team members and coordinate peer reviews.

Skills

Internal auditing

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Audit reporting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Internal Auditing

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Senior Internal Auditor

Centurion, South Africa | Posted on 12/11/2026

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 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.

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.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication 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.