Sandton: Internal audit lead (senior internal auditor) posted by Raizcorp

About the Role

Raizcorp is seeking an experienced internal audit lead to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls across Raizcorp and its subsidiary companies. This role provides independent assurance and advisory insight that supports operational efficiency, compliance, and strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of internal auditors, conducting thorough risk assessments, and implementing processes to ensure continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a risk-based annual audit plan aligned to organisational priorities
• Define scopes, objectives, and resource requirements for all audit engagements
• Adjust audit focus in response to emerging risks
• Lead end-to-end audits, including walkthroughs, control testing, data analytics, and risk evaluation
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across all business functions
• Identify weaknesses, irregularities, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Prepare clear, high-quality audit reports with actionable recommendations
• Present audit results to management and support remediation planning
• Build effective working relationships with business units to ensure audit readiness

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, auditing, or a related field
• Professional certifications advantageous: certified internal auditor (CIA), chartered accountant CA(SA)
• 46+ years experience in internal or external audit
• Experience in due diligence or third-party risk assessments advantageous
• Strong understanding of risk, control frameworks, and audit methodologies
• Strong experience and command of systems (MS Office suite, accounting systems etc. essential)

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking ability
• Excellent communication and audit report-writing skills
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Sound judgment and evidence-based decision-making
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft office