Job Description

Manages the utilisation of resources on investigative assignments and projects

Investigates reports on fraud within the company

Hello Future Audit Manager  

Welcome to FirstRand Namibia Group Internal Audit (GIA), where our GIA vision is to be committed to protecting and enabling sustainable growth for our group and stakeholders. We leverage our unique position in the group to deliver independent and objective assurance, data-driven insight and impactful advice. We are proactive, agile, digitally enabled and a trusted business partner.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
As the Audit Manager, you will lead the audit team and provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls within FirstRand Namibia Group. You will also be responsible for providing consulting services to clients and effectively managing and developing the audit team in compliance with relevant standards.
Are you someone who can:

• Cultivate long-term, value-adding partnerships with a variety of stakeholders and specifically clients, providing them with insightful perspectives and effective solutions.
• Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks, ensuring that the audit team continually identifies and reports on potential financial, operational (including IT) and regulatory risks when conducting audits.
• Assist Senior Audit Managers to develop and implement the Group Internal Audit strategy and assist in preparing the annual audit plan, considering strategic inputs and emerging risks.
• Introduce efficiencies in the audit processes through leveraging Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques (CAATs) and data analytic procedures.
• Assist Senior Audit Managers in optimizing resource allocations by assigning auditors to engagements based on the complexity of the engagements, ensuring alignment with necessary skills, knowledge and expertise.
• Execute high quality audits in compliance with internal audit methodology and the IIA standards and meeting strict audit plan timelines.
• Demonstrate effective people management skills, implementing and maintaining a highly skilled team through targeted training and development plans.
• Provide expert guidance to auditors throughout the audit process, advising on technical, methodology and regulatory issues whilst providing professional advice and consulting services to clients.
• Assist Senior Audit Managers with the preparation and review of committee packs, improving on the quality of reporting to enhance clarity and impact.
• Maintain the highest technical and professional standards at all times.
• Manage costs / expenses within approved budget to achieve cost efficiencies.

You will be an ideal candidate if you meet the below requirements:

• Minimum qualification: CA, CIA or relevant audit qualification at a post graduate level.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in internal or external audit.
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial role, effectively leading audit teams.
• Banking and financial services sector experience will be an added advantage.
• IT audit and data analytics experience will be an added advantage.

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are someone who:

• Always does the right thing – Fights for ethical conduct and transparency, both inside and outside
• Stays curious – Believes in insight, creativity and its power to unlock value
• Is deeply invested – Takes initiative and is a leader in one’s own right
• Values our differences – Is inclusive, gracious, decent and humble
• Builds trust, not territory – Creates a culture of sharing
• Has courage – Speaks one’s mind and encourages others to do the same

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Namibia’s Employment Equity plan. The Group actively supports the recruitment and advancement of people with disabilities. We encourage that candidates voluntarily declare their disability and consult the Group should they require reasonable accommodation.

All applications must be done via the Group’s application portal. To access the portal, click on the link below.

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

22/09/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.