Senior Auditor Finance, Risk & Compliance (JHB/CPT) at Old Mutual

Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

• As a Senior Auditor, you will be responsible for assisting the internal audit function in assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance frameworks within OM Bank.  You will perform audits, support audit projects and help identify areas for improvement, ensuring the bank adheres to regulatory requirements and best practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Delivery of Services

• Support the execution and delivery of the audit plan, ensuring that management requests are addressed within agreed timelines.
• Assist in the development and regular updates of the portfolio’s audit plan, including maintaining the audit universe and identifying emerging risks.
• Contribute to the Combined Assurance Plans for the portfolio, helping track progress and providing updates where necessary.
• Conduct audits in line with the Internal Audit (IA) methodology, ensuring quality and performance standards are consistently met.
• Assist in drafting audit reports that clearly present findings, management actions, and suggested due dates for follow-up.
• Support discussions with stakeholders to agree on audit findings and ratings, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Help identify the root causes of issues discovered during audits and assist in recommending actions for improving controls.
• Participate in the integrated audit process, including working with IT and data analytics teams when necessary.
• Provide support in preparing updates and input for committee and Board reporting.
• Help ensure that the issues assurance plan is executed according to schedule and quality standards, assisting with follow-ups where needed.
• Able to perform reviews from various audit pillars (Financial, Risk and Regulatory)
• Contribute to continuous monitoring practices

Operations

• Comply with IIA Code of Ethics and IA Policies and Procedures.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS 

Qualifications & Professional Affiliations

• Relevant University Degree and Professional Qualification.
• Quantitative degree, CISA and/or CIA advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in auditing and / or risk management (ERM)
• Background in the financial services industry preferably retail banking
• Experience in providing assurance over Financial controls, Financial risk (including Credit risk, Liquidity risk, etc.), Non-financial risk and the regulatory landscape within a banking environment

Technical competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of financial controls, financial risk (including Credit risk, Liquidity risk, etc.), non-financial risk and the regulatory landscape within a banking environment
• High Level of Computer Literacy
• Internal Auditing Methodologies
• Business Process Analysis
• Risk Analysis and Control Assessment Techniques
• Analytical Tools
• Report writing
• Professional Ethics
• Business Acumen
• Internal Audit Management
• Critical Thinking
• Communication skills
• Improvement and Innovation