Senior Group Internal Auditor

Job Purpose

We are looking to increase the capacity within the PSG Konsult internal audit team in order to provide us with greater ability to perform additional audit fieldwork internally, build depth in our internal team and contain the Deloitte co-source audit costs. The successful candidate will possess a good knowledge of risk and control within the Financial Services Sector.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have had exposure to wealth management, asset management, stock broking, the investment management process, back office operations and compliance and regulatory requirements Initiate and plan assignments including risk identification.
Execute and manage audits to ensure risks have been identified and controls adequately assessed within predetermined time frames.
Manage and respond to ad hoc regulatory review requests and conduct topical risk based reviews.
Build relationships with a number of stakeholders Identify management needs and deliver value.

Minimum Requirements

Primary Evaluation Criteria Academic qualifications and work experience:
• Have internal or external audit experience – minimum 3 - 5 years (within the Financial Services sector – in a similar role)
• CA or CIA would be advantageous
Secondary Evaluation Criteria Core skills:
• Experience in performing audits from scoping (planning and fieldwork) to submission and presentation of reports. Prior internal auditing experience not necessarily required if experience relates to first or second line of defense, or front office;
• Knowledge and understanding of the Wealth and Investment industry, business processes and regulations, and business risks; and
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

Initiate and plan assignments including risk identification.
Execute and manage audits to ensure risks have been identified and controls adequately assessed within predetermined time frames.
Manage and respond to ad hoc regulatory review requests and conduct topical risk based reviews.
Build relationships with a number of stakeholders Identify management needs and deliver value.

Personal Attributes & Other Requirements

Dynamic personality - self motivated, driven
Strong interpersonal skills, assertive
Ability to deal with change
Ability to deal with conflict in a constructive manner
Proactive - ideas generator Business and solutions focused
Ability to operate independently within a team context
Professional - tactful and diplomatic
Excellent intellectual and conceptual abilities - analytical thinker
Organised, efficient, strong attention to detail "Can do" attitude