Senior Internal Auditor

Recruiter

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref

CTF023377/JL

Date posted

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary

630 000 Annually

SUMMARY

Join a leading financial services organisation in a senior Internal Auditor role focused on strengthening governance, risk, and control frameworks. This position offers exposure to complex audit environments, including system reviews and integrated risk assessments. If you are a technically strong auditor with insurance sector experience looking to add value at a strategic level, this role is for you.

POSITION INFO

• Conduct internal audits to assess the effectiveness of risk management, controls, and governance
• Perform risk assessments to identify key audit focus areas across the business
• Execute audit fieldwork, including walkthroughs, control testing, and data analysis
• Prepare audit reports, identify root causes, and present recommendations to management
• Conduct system implementation reviews and evaluate business processes
• Support development of audit plans, frameworks, and methodologies
• Perform audits of intermediaries, including administrators and service providers
• Engage with stakeholders and present findings to governance committees
• Conduct follow‑up audits and ensure implementation of corrective actions
• Mentor junior team members and support team development
• Collaborate with co‑sourced service providers and monitor audit delivery

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3–6 years’ internal audit experience
• Strong knowledge of risk management, controls, and governance
• Experience in financial services, preferably short‑term insurance
• Strong technical auditing skills including data analysis, process reviews, control testing
• Understanding of insurance legislation and regulatory environment
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit assignments

Qualification

• CIA or CA(SA) - non-negotiable

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