Risk Officer Mthatha

Job Overview

Will report directly to the National Risk Manager. The purpose of this role is to proactively assist the National Risk Manager in managing risk within the company. The risk officer needs to identify, evaluate, monitor, investigate, and aid the National Risk Manager to improve controls within the business to mitigate and eliminate any potential risk.

Duties & Responsibilities

Internal Audit:
➢ Conduct Monthly & Quarterly risk assessments on all departments' standard operating & administrative processes and procedures in stores.
➢ After audits performed, draft a risk report of the company with recommendations based on findings.
➢ Monitor controls for stock management, IBT’s, sending and receiving stock, overseeing the resolution of issues between stores and the distribution centre, and investigate any variances.
➢ Management of problematic/high-risk stores in allocated areas with internal audits and provide weekly feedback, report on risks, and implementation of preventative measures.
➢ Review processes and procedures on ground level and ensure any identified loopholes are eliminated.
➢ Drive implementation of new policies or procedures within allocated regions.
➢ Collate & submit monthly risk reports for allocated region.

Loss Prevention:
➢ Attend annual regional stocktakes.
➢ Ensure that stocktake procedures are adhered to during the count by staff & third party.
➢ Investigate high-value stock loss identified after stock take was conducted.
➢ Ensure that stocktake documentation has been submitted & signed off at the Centre.
➢ Monitor the stock count controls (Departmental Counts) across allocated region.
➢ Manage and ensure that the Alarm, EAS & CCTV systems are maintained and functional.
➢ Combine a monthly Crime report for allocated region.
➢ Drive accountability with store management & staff.
➢ Identify and facilitate investigations within your area of responsibility.

Personnel:
➢ Facilitate training of staff & management regarding Risk related policies & procedures.
➢ Ensure that a Health & Safety team is in place at the store.
➢ Conduct Monthly meetings with area managers.
➢ Conduct Monthly feedback meetings with the National Risk Manager.

General:
➢ Adhoc risk-related duties outside the scope of the job specification.
➢ Extensive travel will be required to conduct store visits in allocated region.
➢ Ability to influence change in the organization.
➢ Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
➢ Analytical thinking.
➢ Big picture oriented.
➢ Solid numerical and analytical skills.
➢ Proficient in Microsoft Office package.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Risk or Compliance related role (Retail experience would be an advantage).
Matric Required.
Safety Management Diploma / SAMTRAC Certificate (advantageous).
Emphasis will be placed on relevant working experience.

Package & Remuneration

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