* Develop an in-depth knowledge of Absa and the various business areas and use this knowledge to execute on assurance responsibilities.* Actively participate in all the audit phases - planning and scoping (identification of risks and controls), fieldwork (execution of design and operating effectiveness assessments) and reporting (ensure audit observations and planned actions are agreed with management for factual accuracy).* Ensure delivery adheres to the audit methodology and quality standards.* Identify opportunities for using Data Analytics and enhanced automated auditing techniques.* Prepare audit observations and make sure that they are concise, factually accurate and cover all of the significant issues. The observations must be insightful, address the root causes, and have agreed actions that fully mitigate the risk.* Provide Operational Risk subject matter expert (SME) guidance to wider Internal Audit teams on internal audits, which have an Operational Risk impact.* Business Monitoring and stakeholder engagement - Develop and maintain relationships with business (including 1and 2 Line of Defense) and actively monitor the risk profile of the business to inform audit planning, reporting and audit delivery. Support the Combined Assurance effort across the 3 LOD to strengthen the control environment.* Provide input into Risk and Committee reporting, clear messaging and impact on the risk and control environment of the business.* Display professional skepticism and apply a residual risk lens to potential audit issues with management and in final reporting.* Continuous upskilling on both technical and other core competencies.* Keeping up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes and professional standards.* Based on knowledge of business areas, provide guidance to other auditors and peers by sharing best practice so that their work meets and sometimes exceeds quality standards* Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)* B Degree (Commercial, Accounting)* B Degree Honours (Commercial, Accounting)* CA (SA), CIA or relevant qualification* Relevant banking industry qualification (e.g. SA Institute of Bankers)* 3 to 4 years’ experience in Internal/External audit or commensurate experience in a major financial institution* 3 years’ Operational Risk Management experience* Strong knowledge of Basel IV* Big 4 Completed Articles experience* Banking experience either gained through auditing or risk management#J-18808-Ljbffr