Job DescriptionHello future Internal Auditor

FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Are you someone who can:

Identify development needs and address these through training and continuous professional development.Proactively seek and embrace formal and informal peer coaching opportunities.Execute the audit assignment within the agreed budget and timelines.Ensure the constant delivery of superb value and a 'memorable' customer experience.Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and a wide relationship network across business units and within Internal Audit.Respond to client needs and queries professionally and within agreed turn-around times.Communicate professionally in all communication forms. Listens actively to others.Negotiate with management as appropriate in order to ensure key findings and follow up actions are agreed upon.Obtain a good understanding of the control environment being audited (including information technology, internal financial control and risk management related aspects), and the interdependencies linked to this.Plan audit assignments based on key process and business risks identified and design the audit program in line with risks and key controls to be tested.Incorporate data analytics (DA) to enhance audit planning and create efficiencies in audit fieldwork.Execute audit field work in compliance with quality standards by following and completing prepared work programs. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management practices and internal controls.Provide clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit opinion.Express an opinion based on the results of the work performed.Identify opportunities to improve internal controls, including internal financial controls.Identify and clearly articulate the root cause of issues identified and impact thereof and recommend changes to business processes that will address the control weaknesses.Prepare a quality and balanced audit report to specified standards, encapsulating the control weaknesses identified and results of audit work performed, with minimal editorial changes.Incorporate fundamental principles, key issues and control themes emanating from other functional areas and assurance providers to ensure relevant and appropriate audit findings.Assist the Head of Internal Audit / Senior Audit Manager / Audit Manager with other operational and reporting activities as required.Identify opportunities for innovation in audit as well as client processes and develop practical solutions to implement innovative practices.Effective communication with the audit team, audit management and key stakeholders.Is aware of the resources available and is able to utilise them to best effect with guidance from senior audit staff.Keep abreast of emerging industry standards, best practices, industry challenges, upcoming legislation, operational requirements and technology changes related to the internal audit environment.Participate in internal departmental work and key standing tasks such as Board, Risk and Audit Committee reporting, as requested

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

Qualified CA(SA)/CIA or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.At least 3 years’ experience in internal or external audit preferred.Experience with data analytics will be advantageous.Experience financial services industries is essential.Experience in asset management/ stockbroking/ investment portfolio management will be advantageous.

You will have access to:

Challenging work in a complex and exciting environmentOpportunities to innovate and create efficiencies.

We can be a match if you are:

Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough toObsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.Have a general understanding of different risk types.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

20/02/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.