Technical Assurance Head, CIB Finance

Standard Bank Group • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

4 days ago

Job description

To provide continuous financial control for the CIB balance sheet and income statement across the Standard Bank Group (South Africa and Africa Regions). This Group Audit Committee-mandated role ensures proactive IFRS compliance preventing misstatements audit findings and restatements. It bridges IFRS advisory with operational implementation safeguarding the Groups reputation and financial stability.

Qualifications :

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Finance and Accounting Mathematical Sciences Quantitative Studies
Licenses & Certifications: CA (SA) / CFA / FRM

Experience Required

5-7 years operational finance experience encompassing elements of product control and internal financial control with a deep understanding of financial systems and data flows from source systems to the ledger. Completed articles within a reputable public practice audit firm providing a comprehensive understanding of audit methodologies regulatory expectations (IRBA) and engagement with external auditors.

More than 10 years senior-level experience in technical accounting and IFRS within the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) sector of a large financial institution. Proven track record in a similar assurance or high-level technical accounting role with significant exposure to complex financial products and global markets. Demonstrated expertise in the practical application and operationalisation of IFRS standards in a banking environment - CIB transactions.

Additional Information :

Behavioural Competencies:

Adopting Practical Approaches
Articulating Information
Checking Things
Developing Expertise
Examining Information
Following Procedures
Interacting with People
Interpreting Data
Making Decisions
Meeting Timescales
Providing Insights
Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

Audit Methodology
Audit Report Writing
Business Acumen (Audit)
Compliance
Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
Evaluation of Internal Controls
Execute Audit Delivery
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Financial Consolidation
IA Data Analysis
IA Technology Application
Internal Auditing
Interpreting Financial Statements
Maintain IA Professional Practices
Preparing Financial Statements
Process Auditing
Programme Management
Promote Good Governance Risk & Control
Quality Management
Remedial Action Development
Risk Management
Risk/ Reward Thinking
Root Cause Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Understanding GAAP

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

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