Head of Control Rigor

JOB SUMMARY

Education and experience requiredB-degree in Auditing / Accounting (NQF level no.)Formal qualification or studying for ACIB, CPA, CIA, CISA, CCSA and or business or risk related degree / qualification.Preferred experience8-10 years (Technical/Managerial) experience i.e., Auditing/Rigor/Assurance/Risk management experience and / or working at a management level in the financial services sector with a proven track record / Audit experience within a banking environmentReport writing and presentation experience.Exposure to consultation and facilitation.MA software tools and techniquesStakeholder management and negotiation experienceKnowledge and skillsAuditing/Assurance/Risk/Rigor and investigative skills under a risk-based methodologyUnderstanding of key risks faced by banks and core control environmentKnowledge of the Bank’s governance requirementsComputer literate (Strong MS office skills – excel, word and PowerPoint)Controls Testing & MonitoringStakeholder management and negotiation experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

Control Assurance Testing- 60%Analyse evidence and information to identify risks and controls, conduct effective testing, and draw objective conclusions.Identify root causes and agree SMART actions with management that are sustainable and address the root issue.Produce high-quality documentation aligned with FLOD methodology, including soft working papers.Deliver error-free review reports for senior review.Communicate FLOD methodology and keep leadership informed of engagement progress.Complete reviews as per the assurance plan and issue reports within agreed timelines.Identify thematic control issues and recommend solutions.Undertake ad-hoc engagements, due diligence, and demand initiatives.Business Support & Partnerships - 20%Support business units in identifying and resolving control issues and emerging risks.Facilitate understanding of processes and procedures to strengthen control ownership.Conduct awareness sessions and share insights to enhance control maturity.Assist in root cause analysis and development of actionable recommendationsCombined Assurance & Audit Support - 10%Track and validate remediation of Internal Audit (AIA), regulatory, and external audit observations.Provide assurance on control issue closure and support partner functions during audits.Contribute to the combined assurance approach by ensuring alignment across assurance providers.Team Participation & Self-Development - 10