Senior Audit Manager 2 – First National Bank Namibia

To lead the audit team and provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and control over governance, financial, businesses, and operational processes within FirstRand, take accountability for the management and development of the audit team and to provide consulting services to the clientHello Future, Senior 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 Senior 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 clients, providing them with insightful perspectives and effective solutions.
• Continuously assess the impact of internal audit services on our client base.
• Develop and implement the Group Internal Audit strategy.
• Align assurance and consulting services to the overall GIA strategy.
• Prepare the annual audit plan, considering strategic inputs and emerging risks.
• Introduce efficiencies in the audit processes through leveraging Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques (CAAT).
• Optimise resource allocation by assigning audits to individual managers/auditors 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 managers/auditors throughout the audit process, advising on technical, methodology and regulatory issues whilst providing professional advice and consulting services to clients.
• Assist with the preparation and review of committee packs, improving on the quality of reporting to enhance clarity and impact.

 

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

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

 

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! 

Closing Date:  20 July 2025       

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

https://www.firstrandjobs.mobi/   

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

21/07/25