Internal Auditor - Operational Risk

To monitor the risk profile of the business and execute audit assignments in accordance with the Group Audit Plan and Internal Audit methodology, relevant policies, procedures and quality standards.

• Participate in the Annual Audit Planning cycle, provide input by taking into account the risk and control profile, business strategy and material risks affecting the business.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of Absa and the various business areas and use this knowledge to execute on assurance responsibilities.
• Actively participate in all the audit phases - planning and scoping (identification of risks and controls), fieldwork (execution of design and operating effectiveness assessments) and reporting (ensure audit observations and planned actions are agreed with management for factual accuracy).
• Ensure delivery adheres to the audit methodology and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for using Data Analytics and enhanced automated auditing techniques.
• Prepare audit observations and make sure that they are concise, factually accurate and cover all of the significant issues.
• Engage proactively with Internal Audit colleagues during assignments and request technical assistance where required.
• Provide Operational Risk subject matter expert (SME) guidance to wider Internal Audit teams on internal audits, which have an Operational Risk impact.

• Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
• B Degree (Commercial, Accounting)
• B Degree Honours (Commercial, Accounting)
• CA (SA), CIA or relevant qualification
• Relevant banking industry qualification (e.g. SA Institute of Bankers)
• 3 to 4 years’ experience in Internal/External audit or commensurate experience in a major financial institution
• 5 years’ Operational Risk Management experience within the banking sector
• Strong knowledge of Basel IV
• Big 4 Completed Articles experience
• Banking experience either gained through auditing or risk management