Auditor, Internal - Transactional Banking- Trade

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Internal Auditor to join the Transaction Banking: Trade team in Group Internal Audit (GIA). The successful candidate will play a key role in executing audit processes, providing independent assurance, and supporting risk management practices that enhance client experience and organizational value.

• Execute audits in line with GIA methodology, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to enable effective assurance processes.
• Conduct data-led audit testing to assess control design and effectiveness.
• Identify risks, root causes, and recommend remedial actions to stakeholders.
• Contribute to risk-based audit planning and reporting.
• Maintain accurate audit data and findings in the audit system.
• Validate remediation of audit findings.
• Support continuous improvement through data analysis and data querying and artificial intelligence application.
• Continuously seeking personal development opportunities.
• Collaborate with the greater GIA on audits and knowledge sharing

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Internal Auditing or Finance

Experience:

• 3 or more years of audit experience
• High proficiency in data analysis

 

Behavioural Competencies

We are looking for someone who embodies our values:

Act with Courage

• Seek solutions: Proactively face challenges and transform them into opportunities through innovative and effective solutions.
• Challenge the status quo: Drive continuous improvement by questioning norms and pushing for better ways to operate
• Adapt and grow through continuous learning.

Inspire Excellence

• Invite diverse perspectives and foster collaboration.
• Create shared meaning: Develop a shared purpose and understanding, fostering a space where open dialogue and mutual alignment drive towards the common goal of excellence.
• Celebrate success and contribute positively to team culture.

Deliver with Purpose

• Focus on what matters: Identify and prioritise actions that are most impactful and aligned with core organisational goals.
• Do what’s right, not what’s easy: Prioritise long-term success over short-term convenience, despite challenges or complexity.
• Demonstrating determination, resilience, and proactive behaviour to translate plans into tangible outcomes.

 

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Audit Project Management
• Audit Report Writing
• IA Data Analysis
• IA Technology Application
• Internal Auditing
• Maintain IA Professional Practices