Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

Join a leading financial services organisation as a Senior Internal Auditor, focusing on strengthening governance, risk and control frameworks. You will work on complex audit environments, including system reviews and integrated risk assessments, adding strategic value to the business.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits to evaluate risk management, controls and governance effectiveness.
• Perform risk assessments to identify audit focus areas across the organisation.
• Execute audit fieldwork such as walkthroughs, control testing and data analysis.
• Prepare audit reports, identify root causes and present recommendations to management.
• Review system implementations and evaluate business processes.
• Audit intermediaries, including administrators and service providers.
• Engage with stakeholders and present findings to governance committees.
• Conduct follow‑up audits to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with co‑sourced service providers.

Required profile

• 3–6 years of internal audit experience, preferably in financial services or short‑term insurance.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, controls and governance.
• Understanding of insurance legislation and regulatory environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit assignments.
• Professional qualification: CIA or CA(SA) – non‑negotiable.

Required skills

• Data analysis
• Process reviews
• Control testing

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of R650 000 – R800 000 per year.