Internal Audit Manager at FirstRand Group

Purpose

• To enable thebusiness unit’s to realise business success through the implementation ofeffective risk management and internal control solutions which is encompassedby the bank's risk framework i.e. strategic, compliance, financial andoperational risks, through the management and development of the internal auditteam.

Experience and Qualifications

• A qualified Chartered Accountant with financial savvy, a strong background in Financial, Operational (including IT) and Regulatory Risk Management.
• 5+ years of internal / external audit experience, ideally with exposure to financial services and the banking industry.
• A post-secondary qualification in IT e.g. CISA/CISM accreditation would be advantageous.
• Team player with strong interpersonal, communication and project management skills including leading teams of at least 5 team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide management over a portfolio of clients and deliver high quality audit and assurance service, including preparing and reviewing audit plans and work.
• Maintain the highest technical and professional standard.
• Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks.
• Manage the quality of audit work output to ensure excellence is achieved through the application of end-to-end integrated risk based reviews.
• Ensure that the audit team continually identify and report on potential financial, operational risks (including IT risks) and regulatory risk when conducting audits
• Ensure that actual vs. approved/revised plan (including special requests) achieve the required coverage %
• Manage the Annual Audit Plan, continually reassessing and revising based on key or emerging risks.
• Identifying ways to maximise the relationship with clients and deliver added value by elevating our status to trusted partner / trusted advisor.
• Ensure excellence in reporting to governance structures (Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Regulatory Committee)
• Ensure the efficient utilisation of tools / techniques to improve audit efficiencies (CAAT's, flow charts, research, ADR/Google, analytical reviews)
• Improve service delivery, create and drive a professional and service excellence culture in the team
• Interact with all assurance providers and actively participate in various executive and committees meetings.
• Ensure that the audit team reach their goals through monitoring and performance management
• Maintained a highly skilled staff compliment and ensure that team performance and development goals are met.
• Train, mentor and coach staff when need arises.
• Keep abreast of relevant changes and trends related to Internal Auditing and maintain own professional development
• Manage and monitor operational tasks such as staff management, budgeting and costing
• Undertake wider office activities, as required.