Professional Practice Advisor

Professional Practice Advisor page is loaded Professional Practice Advisorlocations: Johannesburgtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: April 15, 2026 (7 days left to apply)job requisition id: R48486# Job Description To guide audit teams on the methodologies and standards and assure compliance with the audit manual, IIA standards and IIA code of Ethics Hello future Professional Practice Advisor! 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: Keep abreast of emerging industry standards, best practices, industry challenges, upcoming legislation, operational requirements, and technology changes related to the internal audit profession. Perform internal audit file reviews for conformance with the audit methodology and Global Internal Audit Standards published by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), within agreed timeframes and budgets. Identify and articulate thematic root causes, assess the impact, and recommend improvements to address gaps/areas of non-conformance. Contextualize quality assurance findings and recommendations in relation to wider methodology impact. Review internal audit and governance committee reports to ensure quality standards are met. Identify and recommend best practice solutions for improving internal audit processes. Assist the Professional Practices Manager with operational and reporting activities as required. Identify opportunities for innovation in the audit methodology and develop practical solutions to implement innovative practices. Represent GIA Professional Practices and Quality Assurance at appropriate forums as required. Provide professional advice and guidance on internal audit methodology and other relevant topics to internal audit teams as required. You will be an ideal candidate if you have: degree / Honours in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or related field. Minimum 5 years' experience in Internal Audit. CIA, or progress towards certification as CCSA, CFSA and/or CISA. Quality Assurance experience within Internal Audit will be an added advantage. Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. 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 and courageous - you are driven by a desire to continuously learn and explore, and you are brave enough to challenge the status quo. Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to be exceptional and relentlessly challenge yourself to reach new levels of expertise. Possess a general understanding of different risk types and their impact on business processes. 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. 15/04/26All 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.