Deutsche Bank · 2 hours ago
Group Audit - Senior Principal Auditor, Middle East & Africa - VP
Johannesburg, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expDeutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. They are seeking a Senior Principal Auditor to lead audit activities in the Middle East & Africa, ensuring the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across various business areas.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
You act as a primary relationship manager for the local country management and represent the division at committees and forums both internally and externally
You act as the local Head of the Internal Audit Function and are responsible for adherence to the local regulatory requirements on the Internal Audit Function
You act as lead for overarching, more complex audits and work independently on audit assignments, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
Based on the results, you draft and reconcile audit reports. In doing so, you work collaboratively together with experts and other teams in Group Audit
The audit fieldwork is executed by you in line with the agreed audit approach, e.g. documenting Process Flows, identifying key risks and testing of key controls to determine whether these controls are properly designed and are operating effectively
In accordance with divisional standards, you document your work results within agreed budgets and timelines
You act as challenger to clients in the development of remediation plans and during the finding closure process while proactively keeping abreast of pertinent industry, regulatory and business practices, while developing and maintaining a professional network with colleagues, stakeholders, and relevant support areas both locally and globally
Qualification
Required
Sound audit/business knowledge and a minimum of 7+ years of professional experience and an understanding of the risks and regulatory requirements in one or more of the following businesses/functional areas: Investment Banking, Transaction Banking, Corporate Banking, Business Services (operations), Risk, Legal & Compliance, Finance and Information Technology
Proven knowledge of the international banking control environment, local and global regulatory environment and working knowledge of audit standards and methodologies
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in business administration, economics and/or science from an accredited college or university (or equivalent)
Fluent English communication skills both oral and written with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within Group Audit and with stakeholders
Very good analytical, problem solving, relationship management and presentation skills, ability to work in virtual, global teams in a matrix organization, openness for occasional travel
Preferred
Professional/industry recognised qualifications e.g. CIA, CISA (for IT auditors), Accounting qualifications such as ACA and CPA will be preferred
Benefits
A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
A comprehensive learning Hub platform to support our employees in their personal and professional growth and development.
Mental Health First Aiders can also be found in a growing number of locations across the organization.
Company
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank is an investment bank that offers financial products and services to corporate and institutional clients.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.07BKey Investors
European Investment BankCapital GroupCerberus Capital Management
2025-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $570.76M
2024-11-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2020-10-13Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Dilipkumar Khandelwal
Chief Executive Officer, Deutsche India
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Tom Patrick
CEO, Americas
Recent News
2026-01-23
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