Internal Audit Manager

Durban, South Africa | Posted on 09/21/2026

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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 theadequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will supervise audit assignments, manage stakeholder relationships, develop auditstaff and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Internal Auditfunction.

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 keycontrols.
• Perform data analysis and identify emerging risksand 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, riskimplications 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 togovernance, 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 byaudit 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 assesspotential impact on the Bank.

Follow-Up Reviews

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in:
• Internal Audit
• Accounting
• Finance
• 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 with in:
• Banking
• Regulatory Compliance
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, FICA and bankingregulations.
• Experience interacting with Executive Management and Audit Committees.