Job Overview
Business Segment: Group Functions
Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: 80408211A-0001
Date Posted: 8/1/2025

Job Description

To lead the review and assessment of Group Internal Audit activities and practices to identify areas for improvement, support the development and implementation of Internal Audit methodologies to ensure conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIAs) Global Internal Audit Standards (2024), GIA Code of Ethics, topical requirements and relevant professional practices to safeguard the Internal Audit function and Standard Bank Group. Drive the learning and development practices and initiatives within Internal Audit to promote continuous development and learning.

Engage with GIA Senior Management (Exco, Heads of Internal Audit) to communicate and present findings, recommendations and action plans and with relevant stakeholders (audit committee/s and audit teams) to update and improve Internal Audit activities, processes and procedures to ensure conformance with the standards and GIA Code of Ethics.

Risk, Regulatory, Prudential & Compliance

Contribute towards the maintenance and update of the Group Internal Audit Charter and communicate changes to GIA Senior Management and teams to ensure understanding and alignment with the mandate of Internal Audit.
Collaborate and liaise with stakeholders regarding the development of a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) framework and execute on key priorities to ensure the effective and efficient execution of quality assurance within the Internal Audit function.
Review and update internal processes and procedures continually, staying up to date with GIA methodology and related guidance, standards and professional practices changes, taking into consideration best practices to contribute to the development and improvement of the internal audit methodology including undertaking research/benchmarking activities on other emerging issues and opportunities.
Qualifications
Postgraduate Degree in Internal Audit, Finance or Business Commerce
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Active member of the Institute of Internal Auditors

Experience Required

3 - 4 Years: General business and or audit experience , as well as Quality Assurance Experience in audit/financial services environment.
3 - 4 Years: Experience analysing and interpreting data and understanding IT controls.
Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:
Developing Strategies
Documenting Facts
Establishing Rapport
Examining Information
Generating Ideas
Interacting with People
Interpreting Data
Making Decisions
Meeting Timescales
Producing Output
Taking Action
Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:
Audit Project Management
Business Acumen (Audit)
IA Data Analysis
IA Technology Application
Internal Auditing
Maintain IA Professional Practices

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