Audit Manager

Purpose of the Role

The Audit Manager is responsible for planning leading and executing risk-based internal audits across all business units of the Bank. The role provides independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance risk management internal controls and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will supervise audit assignments manage stakeholder relationships develop audit staff and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning and Execution

• Lead and manage end-to-end internal audit engagements.
  
• Develop risk-based audit programs and testing strategies.
  
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of key controls.
  
• Perform data analysis and identify emerging risks and trends.
  
• Ensure audits are completed within agreed timelines and budgets.
  

Reporting

• Prepare high-quality audit reports for Executive Management and the Audit Committee.
  
• Clearly articulate findings root causes risk implications and recommendations.
  
• Present audit observations to senior management.
  
• Ensure consistency in audit documentation and working papers.
  

Stakeholder Management

• Build effective relationships with business and support functions.
  
• Participate in management discussions relating to governance risk and control matters.
  
• Provide advisory support on control design and regulatory requirements when requested.
  

Audit Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with Internal Audit Methodology and the International Global Standards Framework (IPPF).
  
• Maintain high standards of audit quality and documentation.
  
• Conduct review of audit working papers prepared by audit team members.
  
• Provide coaching and mentorship to auditors.
  

Regulatory and Compliance Assurance

• Assess compliance with:
  
• Banking regulations
  
• South African Reserve Bank requirements
  
• Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA)
  
• AML/CFT requirements
  
• Prudential Authority requirements
  
• Internal policies and procedures
  
• Monitor emerging regulatory developments and assess potential impact on the Bank.
  

Follow-Up Reviews

• Monitor implementation of agreed management actions.
  
• Conduct follow-up audits to verify remediation of findings.
  
• Report overdue actions and significant control weaknesses to management and the Audit Committee.
  

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in:
  
• Internal Audit
  
• Accounting
  
• Finance
  
• Risk Management
  
• Commerce or related field
  

Professional Certification

One or more of the following preferred:

• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
  
• CA(SA)
  
• CISA
  

Experience

• Minimum 5 years Internal Audit experience.
  
• Minimum 3 years management or supervisory experience.
  
• Experience within:
  
• Banking
  
• Financial Services
  
• Regulatory Compliance
  
• Risk Management environments.
  
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT FICA and banking regulations.
  
• Experience interacting with Executive Management and Audit Committees.
  

Knowledge and Skills

Technical Skills

• Risk-Based Internal Auditing
  
• Internal Control Frameworks
  
• Corporate Governance
  
• AML/CFT and Financial Crime Controls
  
• Regulatory Compliance
  
• Data Analytics
  
• Audit Report Writing
  
• Root Cause Analysis
  
• Process Mapping
  
• Risk Assessment Methodologies