time left to apply End Date: January 28, 2025 (11 days left to apply)
job requisition id R27115
Job Description The purpose of this EA role is to support the FirstRand Group Chief Audit Executive (CAE) in the management of the internal audit functions across the group.
This will include supporting the Group CAE to articulate and co-ordinate delivery of our strategy, project management of various strategic activities, interaction with heads of internal audit and other GIA management teams to track delivery of the strategy and support of the delivery of the Group CAE's key objectives over and above the delivery of the strategy.
The individual should be able to effectively liaise with heads of internal audit across the group, working closely with the finance community and various human capital functions to support the CAE in the talent management of our audit resources across the group.
Support on presentations and production of documents for the board, board committees, external stakeholders, and franchise exco's will also be required.
Key Responsibilities Initiate dialogue to build professional working relationships with all stakeholders, displaying excellent abilities to listen, advise, influence, negotiate, and present at all levels. Lead and facilitate difficult conflict situations into consensual agreements. Integrate opinions and information provided by various sources to make strategic decisions. Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of different audiences. Continually scan the industry to identify opportunities to create strategic partnerships with key individuals and bodies. Find opportunities to leverage relationships and promote knowledge sharing, ideas, and insights. Identification, planning, co-ordination and/or execution of strategic projects/initiatives. Prepare for and facilitate workshops to develop strategies. Develop and roll-out strategy and business plans. Monitor action items and key issues requiring resolution by assisting the business to address strategic problems and answer strategic questions; monitor to ensure actions are completed by the right people at the right time. Monitor and adjust strategic frameworks as required. Take responsibility for planning and coordinating monthly executive committee meetings and other key meetings and workshops for Group Internal Audit (GIA), including preparation of materials for discussion and assembling of information for the meeting. Manage projects end-to-end, setting out the scope of work, developing a project plan, project-managing internal and external resources, and driving the initiative to completion. Liaise with internal and external advisors and stakeholders on strategic projects or other risk matters; stakeholders include management, excos, FirstRand Group Management, the board, shareholders, and the Prudential Authority. Create governance structures and dashboard metrics to monitor progress against strategy and highlight initiatives/risks as required by specific projects. Research, analyze, and integrate proposed solutions. Conduct local and international research on internal audit functions and related matters to support the function in being future-fit. Benchmark research against peers and global best practices. Prioritize relevant information to understand specific issues and trends in the broader environment; know who to contact for specific information. Coordinate/execution of relevant reports, presentations, speeches, and other written material. Handle documentation that requires the attention of the CAE and prepare reports on various matters. Write/co-ordinate strategy documents, presentation material, speeches, briefing documents, minutes of meetings, business emails, regulatory, financial and compliance reports, and other relevant documentation as required. Keep the CAE informed of various activities within and outside the group. Analyze, review and/or assist with issues of an operational or technical nature. Follow-up on assignments/tasks delegated by the CAE. Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the GIA executive team on matters such as reporting, risk projects, strategic projects, and initiatives. Serve as a liaison to the HC divisional head/business partner on the execution of GIA staff-related strategies. Work with Corporate Marketing and other stakeholders on organizing and facilitating GIA events. Job Details Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 28/01/25
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