Internal Audit Analyst - Sandton, South Africa - Discovery Ltd.

Discovery Ltd.
Discovery Ltd.
Verified Company
Sandton, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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Business Unit:
Discovery Bank
Function:Internal Audit
Date:21-Feb-2023
About Discovery
Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives.

We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery.

Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best.

As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.


About Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank is a bank like no other - a shared-value bank, designed with our clients in mind.

We're all about sharing the value that clients create when they manage their money well, back with them through exceptional interest rates and rewards.

Our Vitality Money programme measures how well clients manage their finances, informs them of what it means to be financially healthy, and empowers them with the knowledge to get enhanced rewards for managing their money well.

If you're adaptable, a problem-solver, always questioning the way things are done, passionate about doing what is right, and obsessed with providing a quality service experience, we have a job for you where you can be your best in an environment that's safe and nurturing.


Job Purpose


This role is part of the Internal Audit team that provides assurance for the Bank in terms of the "three lines of defence model." This requires working closely with other assurance providers to develop and implement a combined assurance framework that supports the delivery of an integrated and efficient audit service to the business.


Discovery Bank has an extensive innovation programme in place to ensure that the world's first behavioural Bank continues to deliver innovative solutions to our customers.

As Innovation is a core value at Discovery, the Internal Audit team is innovating how audits are planned, executed and reported.

The internal Auditor role will work together with the Bank's internal audit team to provide continuous assurance over the Data, cyber security, audit automation and bank auditing streams.


Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

  • Maintain internal audit methodology and procedures
  • Perform internal audit fieldwork and conduct audits in line with IIA standards
  • Assist with the planning of internal audit work programmes
  • Identify risks within the business
  • Recommend improvements to systems and controls
  • Communicate with stakeholders and IA team on any issues or findings
  • Assist in preparing reports to highlight issues and gaps identified in audits
  • Ensure all audit documentation are prepared and support the findings and opinions provided
  • Facilitate knowledge and information sharing between staff members and other departments
  • Maintain quality standards across all audits
  • Effective and efficient management of daily operational activities

Personal Attributes and Skills

  • Be a team player
  • Strong stakeholder management
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Be Client Focused
  • Delivering Excellence
  • Strong influencing and negotiating skills
  • Ability to manage conflict
  • Works well under pressure
  • Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity
  • Strong analytical and investigative skills

Education and Experience

  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Technology savvy
  • Stakeholder management experience
  • Financial services (retail banking) experience preferred
  • EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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