201 Compliance Audit jobs in South Africa

Reporting to – Verification Manager, SANAS Nominated Representative

Job Description:

• Implements, manages, maintains, oversees, administrates and improve the Company's Management Systems in accordance with SANAS R47 (Document Controller)
• Provide assurance on the effectiveness of the Company's Management System and monitor compliance to required regulatory standards and requirements
• Identify weakness, non-compliance and risks in management systems, work with management to establish action plans to remediate weaknesses and risks on a sustainable basis.
• Preparation and Schedule SANAS accreditation visits
• Submit non-conformances and ensure that all corrective actions are dealt with accordingly and that they are monitored, ensure that follow up of findings is performed and that corrective actions are sufficient.
• Assist the company with compliance / legal queries in consultations with experts
• Responsible for filing and communicating all EmpowerLogic Practice Notes
• Plan, manage, and conduct internal audit quarterly with the objective of improving the effectiveness of internal controls, efficiency and compliance of Company operations in accordance with SANAS R47.
• Present monthly internal audit findings and recommendations to management
• Perform monthly B-BBEE vertical assessments on verification files
• Facilitate the implementation and design of verification committee meeting practice notes and communicate these to the company
• Assist on various projects under guidance of Executive Team.
• Ensure compliance and maintain Competency Files in accordance with policies
• Co-ordinate and maintain Training Records and schedule
• Responsible for Fraudulent Certificate procedures
• Engage with Sector Codes Councils and submit required documentation monthly
• Project administration, filing and documentation of project related work

Skills:

• Assertiveness
• Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Report Writing skills
• Strong Administration Skills
• Advanced Excel and computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Work independently
• Team player
• Strong work ethics

Minimum Requirements:

• BComm Degree or National Diploma
• Quality Management Systems Report Writing
• Quality Management Systems audits
• SANAS Experience
• ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems)
• Acts and Regulations
• Risk Management/Risk Assessment
• Knowledge and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices
• Knowledge of B-BBEE will be beneficial

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R22 000,00 - R28 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own vehicle?

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• B-BBEE Auditing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's Licence (Preferred)

Location:

• Centurion, Gauteng (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

ROLE PURPOSE
The Senior Manager will lead and deliver governance, risk, compliance, and internal audit (GRC & IA) engagements with a specialisation in the Financial Services sector (banking, insurance, asset management, fintech). The role requires deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks, risk management, and assurance practices within FS, alongside the ability to work across industries where required. Candidates with professional services advisory experience will be strongly considered, while those with industry-side expertise in financial services risk and compliance are also highly valued.

Key Responsibilities
Client Delivery & Engagement Management

• Lead GRC & IA assignments for FS clients (banks, insurers, fintechs, investment firms), ensuring alignment with regulatory and industry best practice.
• Design, review, and implement FS-specific risk management frameworks, compliance programs, and governance structures.
• Deliver internal audit services across credit risk, market risk, operational risk, conduct, compliance, IT risk, and ESG.
• Conduct regulatory compliance reviews (e.g., FSCA, SARB, Basel III/IV, Solvency II, IFRS 9/17, AML/CFT, Twin Peaks).
• Provide clients with strategic insights into emerging FS risks (cyber, climate, AI/digital disruption, regulatory change).
• Ensure work is delivered in line with IIA Standards, ISAE, King IV, and relevant FS regulatory frameworks.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and coach FS-focused teams of managers, seniors, and trainees.
• Build subject matter expertise in financial services risk, audit, and compliance across the team.
• Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Business Development

• Support partners in growing the FS advisory portfolio.
• Lead FS-specific proposals, RFP responses, and pitch presentations.
• Build deep client relationships with FS boards, audit committees, risk committees, and C-Suite executives.
• Contribute to thought leadership in FS regulation, risk management, and governance trends.

Quality & Risk Management

• Act as engagement quality reviewer on complex FS audits and compliance assignments.
• Ensure compliance with firm and regulatory risk management standards.
• Champion innovation in FS risk/audit delivery, including RegTech, AI-driven analytics, and digital audit tools.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of FS regulatory frameworks, governance, and risk management.
• Expertise in risk-based auditing across FS domains (credit, liquidity, capital, compliance, conduct, ESG, IT risk).
• Excellent communication and boardroom presence with FS stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen with ability to translate regulatory risk into business strategy.
• Leadership and mentoring ability within specialist FS teams.
• Ability to manage large, complex FS client portfolios.

Qualifications & Experience

• CA(SA), CIA, CISA, CRMA, CFA or equivalent professional designation.
• 8-10 years' experience in FS-focused governance, risk, compliance, and internal audit.
• Prior experience in professional services/advisory firms (Big 4 / mid-tier) highly advantageous.
• Industry experience in FS institutions (banking, insurance, fintech, asset management) also valued.
• Proven ability to manage FS clients at C-Suite and board level.
• Familiarity with regulatory and governance frameworks (e.g., Basel III/IV, Solvency II, IFRS 9/17, FSCA/SARB requirements, King IV, AML, ESG).
• Exposure to technology risk, RegTech, AI/digital solutions in FS (advantageous).

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Quality and impact of FS client deliverables.
• Growth of FS client portfolio and revenue contribution.
• Client satisfaction at board, audit, and risk committee level.
• Effective leadership and team capability-building in FS specialism.
• Compliance with firm's quality and regulatory standards.
• Contribution to innovation and FS thought leadership.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Senior Manager will lead and deliver governance, risk, compliance, and internal audit (GRC & IA) engagements with a specialisation in the Financial Services sector (banking, insurance, asset management, fintech). The role requires deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks, risk management, and assurance practices within FS, alongside the ability to work across industries where required. Candidates with professional services advisory experience will be strongly considered, while those with industry-side expertise in financial services risk and compliance are also highly valued.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Delivery & Engagement Management

• Lead GRC & IA assignments for FS clients (banks, insurers, fintechs, investment firms), ensuring alignment with regulatory and industry best practice.


• Design, review, and implement FS-specific risk management frameworks, compliance programs, and governance structures.


• Deliver internal audit services across credit risk, market risk, operational risk, conduct, compliance, IT risk, and ESG.


• Conduct regulatory compliance reviews (e.g., FSCA, SARB, Basel III/IV, Solvency II, IFRS 9/17, AML/CFT, Twin Peaks).


• Provide clients with strategic insights into emerging FS risks (cyber, climate, AI/digital disruption, regulatory change).


• Ensure work is delivered in line with IIA Standards, ISAE, King IV, and relevant FS regulatory frameworks.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and coach FS-focused teams of managers, seniors, and trainees.


• Build subject matter expertise in financial services risk, audit, and compliance across the team.


• Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Business Development

• Support partners in growing the FS advisory portfolio.


• Lead FS-specific proposals, RFP responses, and pitch presentations.


• Build deep client relationships with FS boards, audit committees, risk committees, and C-Suite executives.


• Contribute to thought leadership in FS regulation, risk management, and governance trends.

Quality & Risk Management

• Act as engagement quality reviewer on complex FS audits and compliance assignments.


• Ensure compliance with firm and regulatory risk management standards.


• Champion innovation in FS risk/audit delivery, including RegTech, AI-driven analytics, and digital audit tools.

KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Strong technical knowledge of FS regulatory frameworks, governance, and risk management.


• Expertise in risk-based auditing across FS domains (credit, liquidity, capital, compliance, conduct, ESG, IT risk).


• Excellent communication and boardroom presence with FS stakeholders.


• Commercial acumen with ability to translate regulatory risk into business strategy.


• Leadership and mentoring ability within specialist FS teams.


• Ability to manage large, complex FS client portfolios.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• CA(SA), CIA, CISA, CRMA, CFA or equivalent professional designation.


• 8–10 years’ experience in FS-focused governance, risk, compliance, and internal audit.


• Prior experience in professional services/advisory firms (Big 4 / mid-tier) highly advantageous.


• Industry experience in FS institutions (banking, insurance, fintech, asset management) also valued.


• Proven ability to manage FS clients at C-Suite and board level.


• Familiarity with regulatory and governance frameworks (e.g., Basel III/IV, Solvency II, IFRS 9/17, FSCA/SARB requirements, King IV, AML, ESG).


• Exposure to technology risk, RegTech, AI/digital solutions in FS (advantageous).

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Quality and impact of FS client deliverables.


• Growth of FS client portfolio and revenue contribution.


• Client satisfaction at board, audit, and risk committee level.


• Effective leadership and team capability-building in FS specialism.


• Compliance with firm’s quality and regulatory standards.


• Contribution to innovation and FS thought leadership.

Our firm's internal audit department is looking for eligible candidates for the role of senior internal auditor.

1. Must ensure that policies and procedures are strictly adhered to.
2. Must be committed to ensuring client services are met.
3. Must portray a professional image at all times.

1. Must have an Accredited B.Com Accounting/Auditing Degree or Diploma/B.Tech in Internal Audit.
2. Experience in Internal Audit at Local Government Level.
3. Must have a passion for internal auditing.
4. Must have excellent MS Office skills.
5. Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
6. Must be well-spoken and well presented.
7. Must have a Valid Driver's License and willingness to travel to other Provinces if and when required.

Advantageous:

1. Member of IIA and currently pursuing the CIA designation.

Remuneration will be dependent on experience and academic qualification. Separate Subsistence and Travel Allowances apply when traveling.

Please respond to the advert or send CV's and copies of transcripts to

Pooven Chetty & Associates t/a Umnotho Business Consulting

Forvis Mazars Advisory is currently recruiting for a Manager in Internal Audit to join their dynamic, fast growing team. The successful candidate should have the necessary internal audit skills, knowledge and experience.

Your why?

You will lead the internal audit function by overseeing risk assessments, audit planning, and execution to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and strong internal controls.

What will your day look like?

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits;
• Provide a consulting services to clients;
• Draft audit reports and present final findings to the client;
• Provide on the job coaching to internal auditors and trainees;
• Supervision of internal audit teams on multiple audits;
• Define and apply internal audit specific policies, procedures , methodologies and standards;
• Manage the delivery of each assignment in line with scope and limitations;
• Support the business in championing strategic business roles;
• Manage a portfolio of clients; and
• Build and maintain client relationships.

What will subject you for success?

• BCom degree with relevant internal audit qualification;
• CA (SA)/CIA preferred;
• Membership with IIA;
• At least 6 years' experience in a consulting role in governance, risk and compliance, of which 2 years' must be in a managerial position;
• A thorough knowledge of IIA standards and best practices;
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills;

Additional attributes that will position you for success?

• Proven ability to manage clients, teams and other relevant stakeholders;
• Knowledge of internal audit software tools and methodologies;
• Good client relations and networking skills;
• Willingness to travel when necessary; and
• Valid drivers' license and own transport.

Manager: Enterprise Risk (Internal Audit)

Why should I work for EY in Risk?

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality

services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world

over. We develop outstanding leaders who team up to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders.

In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and

for our communities.

Management and Boards of Directors rely heavily on Internal Audit to provide important proactive

assessments and assurance around the effectiveness of controls and company processes, while also

providing objective advisory support. You will be engaged in delivering some of the most significant

and class-leading internal audit and risk engagements globally. As part of our market-leading global

network of risk professionals, you will gain the valuable experience you need to become a successful

risk advisor. At EY, we recognize that it is the perspectives, skills and enthusiasm you bring to our

clients that makes the difference.

Your client responsibilities

 Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support,

maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress.

Assign and manage tasks with other team members considering engagement needs

and identified business outcomes, and organize own work such that important items get

done first.

uild strong internal relationships within EY and with other services across the

organization.

esearch client industry, company structure, key customers and suppliers and possible

insight into operations and the various processes

evelop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel.

ollaborate with the client to identify critical project outcomes, work products, barriers to

success, and changes in expectations or scope.

anage own time in line with budgets

repare or review business process descriptions through interviews with the client's

middle and senior management and documenting understanding of business process

and confirm the business process descriptions by performing a walkthrough of the

process.

dentifying possible business risks and control weaknesses from the business processes

under review.

rafting detailed audit programmes to test controls in place.

dentify basic data analytic procedures

ssessment of design and implementation of key controls as well as the operating

effectiveness, accuracy and validity thereof.

ompilation of working papers substantiating scope and results of testing.

rovide a coaching / mentoring role.

eview sections prepared by junior staff

raft individual sections of documents and presentations to explain issues and solution

options and implications.

isplay a logical thought process in understanding client challenges and exploring

possible solutions.

dentify and escalate potential risks and issues to project manager along with suggested

preventive or mitigating actions.

raft audit findings for review by EY Senior Management.

ssist with presenting findings to client

ssist with drafting proposals

Your people responsibilities

ct as a visible role model for our people.

oach and mentor junior team members.

ive honest supportive feedback to colleagues.

ake personal responsibility for own performance and career development.

lay an active role in EY and Service line team activities.

nderstand and follow workplace policies and procedures.

Technical Skills Requirements
ust have Honours in Internal Audit, Accounting, Business, Finance or other related

field

ust have CIA

inimum Of 5 Years Of Related Work Experience
elated audit or applicable business experience

roficient in Microsoft office (including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).

Additional Skills Requirements
trong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

emonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic.

nquiring Mind

nalytical

elf-starter

eam Player

hare EY's values and vision

isciplined

ble to handle pressure

eam building ability

ood communication skills