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31 May
2026
Permanant Internal Auditor | FirstRand Vacancies
Job Description
FirstRand Vacancies – Internal Auditor
Job Type: Full Time
Company: FirstRand
Internal Auditor
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Auditor to join a dynamic audit and assurance function. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting internal audits of moderate complexity, evaluating internal controls, identifying risks and control gaps, and providing practical recommendations to strengthen governance, improve compliance, and enhance operational efficiency.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and complex financial environment where your insights will directly contribute to stronger risk management and improved business processes.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning and Risk Assessment
- Develop a strong understanding of business processes, control environments, and associated risks.
- Identify key risks across financial, operational, compliance, and IT environments.
- Plan and design audit assignments aligned to risk-based audit methodologies.
- Develop audit programs that focus on key controls and risk areas.
- Incorporate data analytics into audit planning to improve efficiency and coverage.
Audit Execution and Fieldwork
- Execute audit fieldwork in line with approved audit plans and quality standards.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes.
- Test internal financial controls, operational controls, and risk management practices.
- Gather, analyse, and document sufficient and appropriate audit evidence.
- Identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and areas of non-compliance.
Reporting and Recommendations
- Clearly identify root causes of audit findings and assess their impact.
- Develop practical, value-driven recommendations to address control weaknesses.
- Prepare high-quality audit reports in line with internal standards.
- Present audit findings and recommendations to audit management and relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure reports are clear, balanced, and supported by sufficient evidence.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Engage effectively with business units, management, and audit teams.
- Communicate audit findings clearly and professionally.
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholders to support audit outcomes.
- Provide input to strengthen internal controls and improve business processes.
- Support continuous improvement across audit and risk functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Internal Auditing, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CA(SA), or equivalent are highly advantageous.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in internal audit, external audit, or a related assurance role.
- Experience in banking or financial services environments will be beneficial.
- Completed articles or additional professional training will be an advantage.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies and standards.
- Knowledge of internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management principles.
- Experience applying data analytics in audit processes will be advantageous.
- Ability to assess IT, financial, and operational control environments.
- Strong report writing and documentation skills.
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to financial services, banking, or regulated industries.
- Experience using data analytics tools in audit execution.
- Familiarity with multiple risk types including operational, financial, compliance, and IT risk.
- Experience working with complex audit environments and multiple stakeholders.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously.
- Professional skepticism and strong ethical judgement.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
What We Offer
- Exposure to a complex and dynamic financial services environment.
- Opportunities to work on high-impact audit engagements.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
- A collaborative environment that encourages innovation and improvement.
- Opportunity to contribute to strengthening governance and risk management practices.
Conditions of Employment
- Clear criminal record.
- Commitment to ethical standards and professional integrity.
If you are passionate about assurance, governance, and improving business performance through independent evaluation, we encourage you to apply for this Internal Auditor opportunity.
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