Darshan Govender

Darshan Govender is an accomplished internal audit professional with extensive experience in IT audit and risk management across various top financial institutions. Currently serving as Internal Audit Senior Manager at FirstRand Group since July 2021, Darshan leads a team of 15 audit professionals, focusing on delivering risk-based assurance and advisory services while overseeing diverse audit activities, including IT governance and data analytics projects. Previous roles include IT Audit Manager at WesBank and Internal Audit Specialist (IT) at FirstRand Bank Limited, along with managerial responsibilities in IT audit at Standard Bank. Darshan also holds several prestigious certifications, including Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).