Manufacturing

Senior Internal Auditor

The Recruitment Council·waterfall, Gauteng, Gauteng, south-africa·FULL_TIME
ManufacturingdirectorFULL_TIME
-Closes Feb 3, 2027

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor Location: Waterfall City, Midrand Salary: Market-related / Lucrative CTC package Sector: Financial Services / Wealth & Investment Management Job Type: Permanent About the Opportunity A premier, JSE-listed financial services and wealth management group based in Waterfall City is seeking an astute, high-caliber Senior Internal Auditor to join their group internal audit team. This role is tailored for a professional who possesses a genuine passion for internal auditing, operational excellence, and robust governance. You will take end-to-end ownership of risk-based audit assignments, evaluate complex control environments across wealth management divisions, and deliver objective assurance directly to audit committees and senior executives. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Audit Execution: Plan, scope, and execute comprehensive risk-based audit reviews across wealth, asset management, and corporate operations in accordance with IIA standards. Risk & Control Assessment: Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls, risk management protocols, and governance frameworks. Executive Reporting: Prepare high-impact audit findings, root-cause analyses, and commercially viable recommendations for executive leadership and audit committees. Data-Driven Auditing: Apply data analytics and CAATs to test full transaction populations and detect operational anomalies or control failures. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with business unit leaders and risk champions as a trusted assurance advisor while maintaining audit independence. Action Tracking: Monitor management action plans to ensure identified control deficiencies are remediated effectively. Candidate Requirements Education (Essential): Completed Bachelor's Degree - BCom Internal Auditing , BTech in Internal Auditing , or equivalent formal qualification. Experience: 4 to 6+ years of internal audit experience, ideally gained within financial services, investment/wealth management, banking, or large corporate environments. Professional Drive: A proven passion for internal auditing as a career discipline, demonstrated by continuous professional development. Certifications (Advantageous): CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or active progression towards CIA/CCSA/CRMA. Compliance & Governance: Solid working knowledge of King IV, FAIS, FICA, POPIA, and relevant FSCA regulations. Remuneration & Benefits Competitive, performance-driven executive remuneration structure. Clear career progression within an industry-leading wealth brand. State-of-the-art office infrastructure in Waterfall City with flexible/hybrid work arrangements.

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Company

The Recruitment Council

Location

waterfall, Gauteng, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

director

Valid until

February 3, 2027

Created

November 5, 2026

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