Job Description

The Financial Controls Governance Specialist plays a key role in partnering with the finance teams to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of financial controls across the international subs. This role involves active participation in governance forums, monitoring control performance, and supporting balance sheet substantiation. There will also be a requirement to get involved in reconciliation issues and detailed analysis of data to suggest solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to identify and resolve control issues through data-driven investigations and collaborative solutioning.

Key Responsibilities:

·Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

· Attend and contribute to governance steering committees and forums.· Present control-related insights and updates to senior stakeholders.· Influence and support decision-making through clear communication of risks and recommendations.

·Control Monitoring & Risk Identification

· Monitor financial control performance across subsidiaries.· Identify control gaps, anomalies, and emerging risks.· Escalate issues and track remediation progress.

·Analytical Investigation & Solutioning

· Investigate discrepancies and coordinate resolution efforts.· Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and root causes and identify opportunities for improvement.· Support investigations into control failures or financial anomalies, which might include manual data reconciliation as part of the investigation.· Collaborate with teams to design and document effective solutions.· Investigate process, system or recon issues by detailed data unpacking.· Design, develop, and drive implementation of system enhancements and customizations.

Documentation & Reporting

· Maintain detailed records of control issues, investigations, and resolutions.· Prepare reports and dashboards for governance forums.· Document business requirements and process improvements.

Skills & Competencies:

· Strong understanding of financial controls and governance frameworks.· Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.· Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SQL).· Attention to detail and strong documentation skills.· Ability to work independently and collaboratively.· Be willing to travel into Africa.

Qualifications & Experience:

· Professional certification (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA, CIA) preferred.· Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial services, financial controls, internal audit, or governance.​

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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.

06/10/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.