Old Mutual

GRC - Auditor

Cape Town Full time

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Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Internal Auditor to join our team at Old Mutual Limited (OML). This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of modern assurance and advisory practices within the governance, regulatory, compliance, and risk management domains of a diversified financial conglomerate.

The role is responsible for the delivery of audit engagements. This role will support the Audit Lead for the Governance, Regulatory and Compliance (GRC) portfolio in executing on audits and engaging stakeholder relationships.

This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about governance and regulatory assurance, and who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Result Areas

Audit Execution

  • Deliver assigned audit tasks and management requests on time, within budget, and in line with GIA methodology and quality standards.

Audit Planning Support

  • Assist in preparing audit planning documents (e.g., planning memorandum, letter of intent, engagement letter) and document meeting minutes accurately.

  • Document detailed minutes of stakeholder and internal meetings

Process & Control Evaluation

  • Develop understanding of business processes, risks, and controls; contribute to control design and effectiveness assessments.

Methodology & Tools

  • Apply GIA audit methodology and tools correctly throughout audit engagements.

Governance & Risk Application

  • Use foundational knowledge of governance, risk management, and relevant legislation to support audit delivery.

Issue Assurance

  • Support execution of issue assurance plans, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Audit Reporting

  • Assist in preparing clear and impactful audit reports, including root cause analysis and practical recommendations.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Help facilitate agreement on audit findings and ratings with stakeholders and support relationship management as needed.

Integrated Audits

  • Collaborate with IT and data analytics teams to support integrated audit approaches and identify automation opportunities.

Team & Planning Support

  • Provide administrative support to Audit Lead and Audit Manager and contribute to the development of audit plans across the portfolio

Compliance

  • Adhere to the IIA Code of Ethics and GIA policies and procedures in all audit activities.

Culture & Development

  • Contribute to a positive, professional team culture and participate in initiatives that build audit expertise and capability.

Role Requirements: Skills, Qualifications & Experience

  • Matric

  • LLB or BCom degree or Relevant qualification (majoring in either auditing, risk management, accounting, compliance, law, governance)

  • Minimum 2 years working experience in auditing, risk management or compliance

  • Good understanding of the business management processes, risks and controls

  • Experience of client relationship management as part of the assurance process

  • Attention to detail, analytical and communication skills are a requirement for this role.

  • Able to travel locally and internationally

  • Proven track record in dealing with audit clients

  • Uses Microsoft Word and Excel effectively

  • Professional and positive attitude

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Deadline-orientated and client-centric

  • Experience in the financial services industry will be advantageous

  • Knowledge of market conduct frameworks and regulations will be advantageous

  • Experience in integrated assurance approaches utilising data analytic techniques will be advantageous

  • Good background in the financial services industry and its regulatory environment will be advantageous

  • Ethics and Integrity Champion: Demonstrates high ethical standards and promotes a culture of integrity and accountability

Skills

Accounting, Action Planning, Auditing Operations, Budget Management, Computer Literacy, Database Reporting, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Report Review

Competencies

Communicates Effectively

Courage

Ensures Accountability

Financial Acumen

Manages Complexity

Organizational Savvy

Plans and Aligns

Tech Savvy

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom): Law (Required)

Closing Date

12 November 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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