Auditor, Internal - Transactional Banking- Trade at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Internal Auditor to join the Transaction Banking: Trade team in Group Internal Audit (GIA). The successful candidate will play a key role in executing audit processes, providing independent assurance, and supporting risk management practices that enhance client experience and organizational value.

• Execute audits in line with GIA methodology, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to enable effective assurance processes.
• Conduct data-led audit testing to assess control design and effectiveness.
• Identify risks, root causes, and recommend remedial actions to stakeholders.
• Contribute to risk-based audit planning and reporting.
• Maintain accurate audit data and findings in the audit system.
• Validate remediation of audit findings.
• Support continuous improvement through data analysis and data querying and artificial intelligence application.
• Continuously seeking personal development opportunities.
• Collaborate with the greater GIA on audits and knowledge sharing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Internal Auditing or Finance

Experience:

• 3 or more years of audit experience
• High proficiency in data analysis

Behavioural Competencies

We are looking for someone who embodies our values:

Act with Courage

• Seek solutions: Proactively face challenges and transform them into opportunities through innovative and effective solutions.
• Challenge the status quo: Drive continuous improvement by questioning norms and pushing for better ways to operate
• Adapt and grow through continuous learning.

Inspire Excellence

• Invite diverse perspectives and foster collaboration.
• Create shared meaning: Develop a shared purpose and understanding, fostering a space where open dialogue and mutual alignment drive towards the common goal of excellence.
• Celebrate success and contribute positively to team culture.

Deliver with Purpose

• Focus on what matters: Identify and prioritise actions that are most impactful and aligned with core organisational goals.
• Do what’s right, not what’s easy: Prioritise long-term success over short-term convenience, despite challenges or complexity.
• Demonstrating determination, resilience, and proactive behaviour to translate plans into tangible outcomes.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Audit Project Management
• Audit Report Writing
• IA Data Analysis
• IA Technology Application
• Internal Auditing
• Maintain IA Professional Practices