Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager page is loaded Internal Audit Managerlocations: Johannesburgtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: April 18, 2026 (7 days left to apply)job requisition id: R48540# Job Description To oversee the audit function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services aligned with strategic objectives. This job involves managing audit teams, developing audit plans, liaising with senior stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in risk management and internal control frameworks. Hello future IT Audit Manager! FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand's business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you! Are you someone who can: Deliver Assurance and Consulting Services Maintenance of an IT audit risk universe per business unit. Preparation of the annual IT audit plan per business unit, taking into account strategic plans and emerging risks. Identifying opportunities and driving an integrated audit approach with the business process audit team. Assignment of audits to individual auditors, taking into account the complexity of the audit and the experience of the auditor. Overseeing the individual audits: Ensuring audits are completed in accordance with departmental methodology and audit standards as prescribed by Institute of Internal Auditors. Ensuring integrated audits are planned and completed in consultation with the business process teams and according to timeliness agreed with the audit committee, etc. Formal review at the end of each phase of the audit: planning, fieldwork and reporting. Guidance to auditors throughout the audit in respect of the risks and controls on the process being audited, and advising on technical, methodology and statutory issues. Discussion of the draft report with the auditee, finalization of management comments, action plans and target dates for implementation. Facilitating dispute resolution with line management, if required. Expressing an audit opinion over the acceptability of the residual risk in the process under review. You will be an ideal candidate if you have: A qualified CISA / BCom IT / informatics honours Degree with process savvy, a strong background in Financial, Operational and Regulatory Risk Management. 5+ years of internal / external audit experience is a must with minimum 2 years supervisory or management experience. Experience within financial services and banking is beneficial. A post-secondary qualification in business e.g., Chartered Accountant/CIA/ accreditation would be advantageous. Experience using data analytics is advantageous. You will have access to: Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies. We can be a match if you are: Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it. Have a general understanding of different risk types. Important Closing Date Note # Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 18/04/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.Should you have any queries, please log it via .The FirstRand Corporate Centre (FCC) houses many of the critical functions required by a large and complex financial services group. FCC's stakeholders are both external, such as regulators, shareholders, global developmental institutions and government; and internal, mainly the businesses that service the group's customers. These critical functions cover risk, compliance, governance, internal audit, treasury, finance and tax amongst many others. They require deep specialist and technical skills and ultimately represent the custodianship of the FirstRand group's licence to operate.FCC employees develop a unique perspective of the group because nowhere else can you own or be part of a mandate that operates across the portfolio. This allows for both big picture thinking and operational learning. It is also a great place to drive collaboration and a place to have a significant impact.