The Head of Audit - Sandton - Boardroom Appointments

    Boardroom Appointments
    Boardroom Appointments Sandton

    1 week ago

    Description

    Job Description

    The Boardroom Appointments is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Audit for its Non-Life Insurance SA division. This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in audit leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic initiatives.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead a team of professionals and subject matter experts, including potential line managers, to embed a high-performance culture and model organisational values.
    • Manage and lead individuals and teams through change, promoting a positive team culture and enhancing employee engagement.
    • Contribute to talent development via coaching, mentoring, and feedback, encouraging continuous learning and professional development within the audit team.
    • Attract and retain top talent to strengthen the future audit function and skills pipeline.

    Stakeholder Management

    • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Non-Life Insurance SA Board, Managing Executives, Exco teams, governance committees, and regulators.
    • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all levels, understanding client needs and aligning audit work to deliver value.
    • Attend key business committees and represent audits perspective on control assessments, driving positive stakeholder engagement to reinforce audits value.
    • Support Combined Assurance efforts across the three lines of defense to enhance the control environment.

    Strategic Initiatives

    • Contribute to the development of a digitally enabled Internal Audit function, implementing a stakeholder engagement model aligned with professional, value-driven, digitally savvy principles.
    • Support and contribute to the overall Internal Audit brand, positioning, and communication strategy.

    Audit Delivery and Continuous Monitoring

    • Deliver timely, high-quality audit and governance reports in line with methodology and quality standards, maintaining a risk-based internal audit plan for the Non-Life Insurance SA and Advice & Investment businesses.
    • Incorporate digital tools and data analytics in audit execution and continuous auditing efforts, providing clear, actionable reports to senior management, governance bodies, and regulators.
    • Exhibit professional skepticism and focus on residual risk when identifying and reporting audit findings.

    Knowledge Management

    • Stay current on technical knowledge and industry developments, tracking and understanding changes in regulations and audit standards.
    • Share best practices and guide peers to maintain high-quality audit outcomes, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, including Prudential Authority standards.

    Qualifications

    • Preferred Education: Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business, Commerce, or Management Studies (Required)
    • Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CA, CIA, CISA)

    Preferred Experience:

    • 15+ years in Internal/External Audit, preferably in financial services or a Big 4 firm
    • Deep industry knowledge: Banking, Insurance, Bancassurance
    • Understanding of evolving financial products and applicable regulations

    Knowledge and Skills

    • Technical Competencies: Insurance and Investments Industry knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, Commercial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Audit Methodology, Internal Controls
    • Behavioural Competencies: Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Influence and Negotiation, Resilience, Communication (verbal and written), Attention to Detail
    • Cognitive Competencies: Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Risk Awareness

    Fit and Proper Requirements

    • Registration: Must be registered with the Prudential Authority as a key person.
    • Integrity: Highest standard of ethical conduct and integrity.
    • Competence: Possess necessary qualifications and experience for the role.
    • Financial Soundness: Maintain financial responsibility and stability.

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