Manager: Internal Audit Services

* CA (SA) * B.Com / B.Tech * External audit articles * Completed articles plus 8-10 years management experience in financial services (preferably General Insurance) or Internal Audit or Risk Management * Experience in leading internal and or external audit teams in a dynamic insurance or financial services environment. * In-depth knowledge of audit methodologies * Must be able to travel locally, willing to travel internationally if required, and work overtime when necessary. * Strong leadership capabilities key to optimising the performance of a team and building credibility across the organisation * Knowledge of relevant corporate governance and risk management legislation, codes and regulatory requirements that impact the Insurance Industry * Expert knowledge of internal audit principles and standards within South Africa and internationally * Understanding and knowledge of the financial services industry * Understanding and knowledge of Insurance business processes Knowledge of legislation, regulations applicable to the financial industry (FAIS, STIA, New Insurance Act as well a supporting prudential and conduct governance standards) * Solid understanding of financial management / reporting processes and controls * Understanding of principles, policies, frameworks, methodologies, procedures, etc   *Knowledge and Skills * * Stakeholder management skills * Influencing and negotiation skills * Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills across all levels * High stress tolerance * Dealing with confidentiality * Report writing skills * Ability to ‘think-out-of-the-box’ and critical thinking * High initiative/self-starter/proactive and anticipate requirements * Professionalism, excellent judgement, use of discretion and problem solving abilities * Ability to work and make decisions independently * Computer literate (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)   *Competencies * * Collaborates * Client focus * Drives results * Flexibility and adaptability * Cultivates Innovation * Strategic Decision Making * Analytical Thinking * Influencing/ Gaining Commitment * Business acumen Market Related  * CA (SA) * B.Com / B.Tech * External audit articles * Completed articles plus 8-10 years management experience in financial services (preferably General Insurance) or Internal Audit or Risk Management * Experience in leading internal and or external audit teams in a dynamic insurance or financial services environment. * In-depth knowledge of audit methodologies * Must be able to travel locally, willing to travel internationally if required, and work overtime when necessary. * Strong leadership capabilities key to optimising the performance of a team and building credibility across the organisation * Knowledge of relevant corporate governance and risk management legislation, codes and regulatory requirements that impact the Insurance Industry * Expert k