Senior Specialist Internal Audit: Financial Services

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Specialist: Internal Auditing (Financial Services) to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about governance, risk management, and internal auditing, and who is committed to ensuring strong financial controls and compliance within the organisation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in planning and executing internal audit assignments, assessing financial and operational risks, and providing independent and objective assurance to improve organisational effectiveness. You will work closely with management to strengthen internal controls, enhance compliance with regulatory requirements, and support continuous improvement within the financial services environment.

You will be working for a well-established company with strong values. In exchange for your services, you will receive a competitive compensation package. You will be joining an organisation that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Plan, execute, and manage internal audit assignments within the financial services environment

• Conduct risk-based audits and evaluate internal controls and governance processes

• Review financial, operational, and compliance processes to ensure effectiveness and efficiency

• Identify risks, control weaknesses, and areas for improvement

• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to management

• Provide recommendations to enhance internal controls and mitigate risks

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the internal audit function

• Engage with stakeholders and provide advisory support where required

• Relevant qualification in Internal Auditing, Accounting, Finance, or related field

• CIA, CA(SA), or relevant professional certification will be advantageous

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in internal auditing within the financial services industry

• Strong understanding of financial services regulations and compliance requirements

• Experience in risk management, governance, and internal control framework

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit assignments

• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Excellent stakeholder management skills

• Strong ethical standards and professionalism

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Good presentation and communication skills