Overview
Control Assurance Specialist Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Rory Mackie & Associates
Overview:
Our client, a prominent global asset management firm offering a wide range of investment solutions, is seeking a Control Assurance Specialist. Reporting directly to the Control Assurance Manager, the successful candidate will work autonomously while collaborating with a driven and highly competent team of risk and governance professionals. This role is ideal for someone adaptable, with the ability to maintain high standards across multiple disciplines.
The incumbent will thrive in a challenging, high-pressure environment, gaining exposure at all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Process and Thematic Reviews:
Engage at various levels of the organization, both internally and externally
Complete process and thematic reviews according to the Control Assurance plan
Assess the adequacy of controls by reviewing process documentation, risk, and control self-assessments
Suggest and agree on actions with Management to remediate any identified weaknesses
Perform control effectiveness testing to ensure the implementation of suggested remedial actions/controls within processes/business areas
Consider the outcomes of the risk management process (risk and control assessment, key risk indicators, feedback from Management) to assess areas for process and control improvements
Risk Analysis which includes but is not limited to:
Review analysis and reporting of incidents across the organisation
Analysis of incidents to determine root causes, trends and repeat incidents
Review assessment and facilitation of the Operations Risk and Control Self Assessments and provide results into the risk management processes
Provide input into key risk indicators for Operations and provide feedback into risk management processes
External Assurance Providers:
Engage with ISAE
3402 service provider and Management across the organisation to co-ordinate the delivery of control effectiveness testing across the business
Provide challenge and oversight into the ISAE review process with regards to updates to processes and controls
Engage with Management and the ISAE
3402 service provider to facilitate workshops, walkthroughs, status update meetings, and report sign off
Internal Audit Reviews:
Facilitate business readiness reviews and engage with Management to assist in internal audit reviews
Assist with the facilitation of internal audit reviews and provide input into draft report observations
Follow up on review findings and engage with the business to ensure that findings are closed out in a timeous manner
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Tertiary qualification in Commerce/Certified Internal Auditor
A minimum of five years working experience in financial services or asset management
Internal audit or risk management experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent numeracy skills
Technical understanding of financial products and instruments
Key abilities:
Take initiative and work independently
Be assertive and self-driven
Build effective relationships externally and internally
High tolerance to stress
Work to process
Adaptability
Accuracy
Competencies and Personal Attributes:
Good problem-solving and analytical skills
Well-developed communication skills
Ability to work under pressure with limited supervision
Ability to maintain service standards
Ability to work accurately and in detail
Ability to work in a team environment
Action-oriented
Excellent planning and organizing
Ability to liaise with all levels of management in a professional manner
Confidentiality is an absolute requirement; any breach of confidentiality or honesty will not be tolerated
Integrity must be unquestionable
Title: Control Assurance Specialist
Company: Rory Mackie & Associates
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Finance & Banking (Risk Manager/Analyst, Financial Compliance)
