Specialist, Quality Assurance & Professional Practices, Internal Audit

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

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.

• 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.

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