Job Description

To identify and execute on activities related to the quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP), as required by global internal audit standards.

Hello Future Internal Audit Senior 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 independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls within the FirstRand Namibia Group. You will also be responsible for setting the strategic direction of the audit function, developing team capability and providing advisory insights to enhance business resilience and operational effectiveness.

Are you someone who can:

• Lead and oversee delivery of audit engagements across financial, operational and business processes to provide independent assurance on control effectiveness
• Define and drive execution of audit plans aligned to organisational strategy, risk profile and regulatory requirements
• Provide expert advisory and consulting services to stakeholders to enhance governance, risk management and operational efficiency
• Review and challenge audit findings to ensure clarity of root causes, risk implications and value-adding recommendations
• Engage senior leadership and governance forums to present audit outcomes, insights and emerging risk themes
• Identify systemic control weaknesses, emerging risks and trends and drive appropriate escalation and remediation actions
• Ensure audit activities comply with internal audit standards, methodologies and regulatory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools and approaches to enhance audit quality and impact
• Take full accountability for audit team performance including planning, resourcing, delivery quality and productivity
• Lead, coach and develop audit managers and teams to build capability, technical depth and a high-performance culture
• Foster a culture of independence, professional judgement and ethical conduct within the audit function
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Finance and Business stakeholders to strengthen the control environment
• Oversee tracking and closure of audit findings and management actions to ensure timely remediation
• Provide strategic input into audit-related initiatives, regulatory engagements and organisational governance forums

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

• Relevant Degree in Audit, Accounting, Finance, Risk, IT or related discipline
• Minimum qualification: CA, CISA, CIA, CRMA, FRM or relevant professional certification.
• 7 – 10 years’ experience in Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance or Assurance environments.
• Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience.
• Banking and financial services sector experience will be an added advantage.

You will have access to:

• Opportunities work at the forefront of digital and financial sector innovation in Namibia.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across disciplines.

We can be a match if you are someone who:

• Always doing the right thing – Fight for ethical conduct and transparency, both inside and outside
• Stay curious – Believe in insight, creativity, and its power to unlock value
• Is deeply invested – Take initiative and be a leader in your 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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Important Closing Date Note

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

04/09/26