Risk and Compliance Office - Johannesburg, South Africa - Affirmative Portfolios

Affirmative Portfolios

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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Description

Finance/Accounting ~ SHERQ (Safety, Health, Risk, Quality)

Johannesburg - Gauteng
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RISK AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BRYANSTON JHB

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
Provide effective and efficient control and monitoring of all risk and compliance management activities within the COMPANY.

REPORTS TO
Governance and Assurance Executive

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of Risk and Compliance
The ability to use standard software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office) and to learn bespoke packages if required.
Report writing
Governance, Risk and Controls
Understanding of Industry trends
Relevant regulatory knowledge

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

Relevant Bachelor's Degree
Registered with professional bodies (such as the Compliance Institute and/or Institute of Risk Management).
Professional Body qualification/s(advantageous)

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years jobrelated experience.

**KEY RESULT AREA 1:
- **Implement risk management practices

CRITICAL DELIVERABLES

Identify and assess risks within the company environment in collaboration with Manager. Provide recommendations into the risk management action plan. Implement the risk awareness plan, as agreed by Management. Assist in reviewing risk strategies, ensuring alignment line with COMPANY objectives. Maintain and compile a risk register to inform risk management decisions. Verify management action plans and follow up on outstanding management actions. Identify gaps on policies and procedures and recommend mechanisms to alleviate them. Monitor the effectiveness of the Risk Committee and risk champions within the COMPANY. Update the operational risk control matrix on a quarterly basis. Compile risk and control reports quarterly, providing accurate information by due date. Compile enterprise risk scorecard report, based on information gathered. Implement enterprise risk scorecard, following up with the relevant stakeholders to achieve stipulated objectives. Undertake risk assessments to determine the COMPANY's current risk exposure Conduct training/risk awareness of employees in the use of risk management tools and techniques. Provide risk assurance on business processes. Monitor compliance of the Fund's Enterprise wide risk management policy, following up appropriately on issues identified. Follow up with the respective Unit Head to ensure each department's strategy incorporates risk management principles. Ensure incident management procedures are in place and risks mitigated.

OUTCOMES Identify, assess risks and provide recommendations into the risk management practices

KEY RESULT AREA 2
Provide assurance on the Fund's level of risk compliance

CRITICAL DELIVERABLES

Incorporate compliance awareness into Company culture. Assist with the design and implementation of a formal compliance programme i.e. establish and implement frameworks; policies and procedures; formal monitoring; and regulatory / legislative compliance reporting. Provide assurance on the Fund's level of compliance with operational and regulatory / legislative requirements Serve on various governance structures and facilitate the resolution of noncompliance incidents

OUTCOMES Risk assurance and compliance guidance provided for Companies business processes

KEY RESULT AREA 3
Foster a risk and compliance awareness culture

CRITICAL DELIVERABLES

Conduct risk and compliance awareness campaigns throughout the Fund. Cofacilitate awareness programmes with identified stakeholders. Provide guidance on strategic and business projects with regard to risk related matters.

OUTCOMES Facilitate risk and compliance awareness including needs assessment and training

KEY RESULT AREA 4
Provide project management support

CRITICAL DELIVERABLES

Participate in projects or collaborative business initiatives, and provide support on risk management activities Provide support on strategic and business projects

OUTCOMES Project support and reporting on project progress enabled Compliance with the agreed project management discipline and governance.

KEY RESULT AREA 5
Implement fraud risk management practises

CRITICAL DELIVERABLES

Implement fraud prevention frameworks, policies and plans Conduct preliminary investigations into suspicious activities Provide assistance to investigative authorities in connection with a fraud matter Follow up on fraud cases and provide periodic progress reports to governance structures

OUTCOMES Fraud prevention frameworks developed and implemented

KEY RESULT AREA 6
Establish and implement business continuity management (BCM) practises and procedures

CRITICAL DELIVERABLES

Facilitate maintenance of BCM programme (BCP Strategy; planning and testing) Provide guidance to business units on business continuity management Submit reports to various governance structures on status of BCM for the Fund

OUTCOMES Management of