Job Description

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together...one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job SummaryDevelop, manage and execute on internal audit and general risk reporting for Internal Audit. Continuously improve the operating environment across change, systems, operations, governance and control to drive productivity and performance improvements within the function. This includes influencing the reporting strategy and translating it into substantive actions to create world-class capabilities in the reporting of business. Excellent written and verbal communication coupled with a strong attention to detail when preparing and reviewing reports is essential in the fulfilling the role. The individual needs to be highly numerate, combined with a good understanding of risk management concepts and practices. Project management, systems automation and report design skills are needed. Internal Audit experience is critical to succeed in the role.

Oversee reporting to executives and external disclosures. Enable value-add management information and reporting for executive business decision making. Consider information received from business units and translate into less complex executive summaries as needed. Ensure that the reporting process is efficient, and that duplication is avoided. Ensure business ownership and clarity is provided to business units on minimum reporting standards. Ensure a clear, concise governance process is implemented Implement assurance processes to demonstrate embedding of policies within the business. Define the metrics, indicators and dashboards for reporting Define standards for reporting the business risk profile and risk data aggregation Ensure effective controls are in place over the processes for reporting Work with portfolio heads within the business to ensure initiatives are aligned to the overall business change agenda Continuously monitor, the potential impact of new tactical plans on the reputational risk of the IA Function and the Bank and advise IA Leadership Team members on appropriate action to take to minimise the risk. Oversee and check the quality and timeliness (including planning and scheduling of reviews as necessary) of MI insights, reporting, population and distribution to various stakeholders as required. Manage the Internal Audit portfolio of change initiatives within the required Absa policies and standards. Oversee the development of business cases for new projects. Ensure that benefits realisation is appropriately recorded and realised. Ensure that the necessary attention is given to problematic projects and manage escalated issues impacting project deliverables. Review risks, issues and mitigating actions that have been put in place. Ensure transition of project to business as usual with a focus on continued delivery post closure of projects. Periodically review the tactical plans put in place in the IA Function to deliver the IA strategy as set out and ensure that continued focus and delivery is maintained on the key deliverables and continuous improvement. Act as initial point of entry for escalated internal and external stakeholder queries. Redistribute the resolution or respond directly to the stakeholders, where appropriate. Attend a multitude of strategy forums and key management committees to stay up to date with operational conditions and provide early warning of any probable issues and proposed solutions. Critical support in the management of the IA Governance Reporting and Operations teams to ensure smooth operations and that resources are available and operating effectively.

Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised