Senior Internal Audit Manager

If you're ready to influence business direction, drive compliance, and deliver assurance across multiple functions, this may be your next career move.

This is a senior-level role with significant exposure to decision-makers, making it ideal for a confident and ethical audit leader ready to shape and uplift the internal audit function.

Join a purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of safeguarding economic infrastructure in South Africa. Our client operate in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment where risk management, compliance, and operational excellence are not just priorities - theyre essential.

Youll be part of a trusted institution with national reach, where your expertise will directly influence governance, resilience, and strategic decision-making. Their culture values accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement. Our client invests in leadership, innovation, and the growth of our people - ensuring you stay ahead in your career while making a measurable impact on the systems that keep South Africa moving.

If you're looking for meaningful work, high-level engagement, and the opportunity to shape a critical internal audit function - this is where your skills will matter most.

Duties

• Leading the development and execution of a group-wide internal audit strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Providing independent assurance and advisory services to senior and executive management, the Audit Committee, and Risk Committee.
• Designing and implementing a three-year strategic and annual audit plan covering financial, operational, and IT audits.
• Driving the adoption of leading audit technologies and tools, including automation and data analytics.
• Managing regulatory compliance with institutions such as the Prudential Authority and aligning with frameworks like King IV and ISO 9001:2015.
• Championing the internal audit departments independence, quality standards, and effectiveness through a well-governed audit charter.
• Integrating internal audit with enterprise risk and compliance frameworks to enhance assurance across the organisation

Job Experience & Skills Required

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Internal Auditing or related field. A postgraduate qualification in Risk, Governance or Business Leadership will be an advantage.
• Professional qualification: CA(SA), CIA or equivalent is essential.

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of internal audit experience , including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role w

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