Audit Manager

Reference: JHB003238-KM-1

Audit Manager - Financial Services

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Audit Manager to join a leading organisation within the financial services sector.

This organisation is recognised for its strong market presence, innovation, and commitment to excellence. Employees are exposed to impactful projects, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and a culture that encourages continuous growth, collaboration, and professional development.

This role is suited to a strategic and commercially minded audit professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys partnering with business leaders to strengthen governance, risk management, and operational controls.

The successful candidate will take ownership of a portfolio of audit engagements, oversee the successful delivery of assurance activities, and guide teams in identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, controls, and business effectiveness.

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***email_hidden*** Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the execution of internal audit assignments across various business areas within the portfolio
• Assist in shaping annual audit plans through risk assessments and emerging risk identification
• Evaluate business operations, financial controls, and governance practices to identify areas of exposure or improvement
• Deliver clear, practical, and value-adding audit findings to business stakeholders
• Ensure assurance activities are completed efficiently and within agreed timelines
• Work closely with stakeholders to address control weaknesses and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Review business processes to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies and stronger risk mitigation
• Partner with specialist teams, including IT and analytics functions, on integrated audit reviews where required
• Maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders across operational and executive levels
• Contribute to reporting, assurance tracking, and portfolio performance monitoring
• Ensure all audit work aligns with professional standards, methodologies, and regulatory expectations
• Provide guidance, oversight, and support to audit teams to ensure quality delivery

Job experience and skills required: Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Honours or postgraduate qualification in Finance, Auditing, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional designation : CA(SA), CIA and CFA

Experience

• Proven internal and/or external audit experience
• Strong exposure within insurance, banking, or broader financial services environments
• Experience auditing areas such as financial reporting, operational controls, procurement, outsourced functions, and credit-related processes
• Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience managing multiple assignments and leading teams
• Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
• Exposure to data analytics or audit technology advantageous

Technical expertise

• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing principles and assurance frameworks
• Ability to assess internal controls, business risks, and operational effectiveness
• Experience using audit management systems such as TeamMate or similar tools beneficial
• Strong analytical and report-writing capability
• Good understanding of regulatory environments and corporate governance principles
• Advanced computer literacy and data interpretation ability

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and coaching capability
• Ability to build credibility and influence across multiple stakeholder groups
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication and presentation ability
• Effective planning and prioritisation skills
• Commercially minded with strong business understanding
• Ability to navigate complex environments and manage competing priorities
• Strong ethics, accountability, and professional judgement
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail

R 800000 - R 900000 - Annually