Chief Operating Officer – Internal Audit
Absa Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Johannesburg • South Africa
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About the role
- Responsible for the operational leadership, enablement and execution excellence of the Group Internal Audit (GIA) function.
- Ensure that Internal Audit operates as a high‑performing, future‑ready assurance function.
- Act as the operational deputy and strategic partner to the Group Chief Audit Executive.
- Own and continuously enhance the Internal Audit operating model.
- Oversee the end‑to‑end execution of the Internal Audit plan.
- Drive simplification, standardisation and scalability across audit practices.
- Translate the Internal Audit strategy into an executable operational roadmap.
- Lead strategic change and transformation initiatives within Internal Audit.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in Internal Audit, Risk, Assurance or related governance roles within a complex financial services environment.
- Proven executive‑level experience leading large, multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Strong operating model design, execution and transformation capability.
- Deep understanding of Internal Audit standards, governance and regulatory expectations.
- Demonstrated financial management and budget ownership experience.
- Professional qualification (e.g. CA(SA), CIA, CISA or equivalent) is desirable.
- Experience with audit technology, data analytics or digital transformation is desirable.
- Exposure to multi‑geography or group‑level operating models is desirable.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Affirmative action employer
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Internal AuditRisk ManagementAssuranceGovernanceOperating Model DesignFinancial ManagementBudget OwnershipData AnalyticsDigital Transformation
Soft Skills
LeadershipStrategic PartnershipChange ManagementExecution ExcellenceTeam Management
Certifications
CA(SA)CIACISA