Senior Financial Auditor

Job Title: Senior Financial Auditor

Company: Fidelity Services Group

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng (Travel Required)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Division: Group Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Reports To: Group Internal Audit Manager

Job Description

Fidelity Services Group is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Financial Auditor to join the Group Risk & Compliance (GRC) Division.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and executing internal financial audit engagements across the Group and its subsidiaries. This role provides independent assurance on financial controls, governance processes, compliance, and risk management practices while supporting continuous improvement and ethical business conduct.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution

• Plan, scope, and execute financial audits across business units in line with the approved Internal Audit Plan.
• Conduct risk-based audit assessments to identify financial exposures, control gaps, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare audit programmes, working papers, and documentation aligned to IIA standards.
• Perform substantive testing, analytical reviews, and walkthroughs of key financial processes.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare clear audit findings and management reports.
• Present audit outcomes to senior stakeholders where required.
• Monitor audit recommendations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Support Audit Committee and governance reporting requirements.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure audit activities align with IFRS, South African GAAP, Companies Act, POPIA, PSIRA regulations, and King V principles.
• Identify fraud risk indicators, irregular expenditure, and financial control concerns.
• Contribute to financial risk registers and internal control improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with finance, operations, and compliance teams.
• Liaise with external auditors to support the audit process.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior audit team members.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing (BCom or equivalent) – Essential.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years’ external audit experience (Audit firm experience preferred).
• Experience in financial auditing, risk-based auditing, and internal controls.
• Experience within private security, financial services, or regulated industries will be advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously.

Skills & Competencies

• IFRS & South African GAAP knowledge.
• IIA Standards and audit methodology.
• Risk assessment and control evaluation.
• Knowledge of King V governance principles.
• Understanding of POPIA, Companies Act, and PSIRA regulations.
• Audit management software experience (CaseWare/IDEA advantageous).
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel nationally when required.
• Availability during peak audit periods.
• Successful candidates will be subject to background verification and vetting processes.

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position.

Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on the continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.