SAICA is recognised as one of the world's leading accounting institutes, providing a wide range of support services to its members and associates. We are looking for a Project Manager: Risk and Assurance to join our team.

This role is responsible for, assisting with the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy and frameworks. The role will partner and enable business to implement ERM.

Key Outputs

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Assurance

• Assist in the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy and framework by providing risk management support to all business units within SAICA and SAICA managed entities

• Coordinate the implementation of the Combined Risk Assurance model and reporting thereof

• Provide management / business with tools to implement Control Risk Self-Assessment and monitor implementation.

• Conduct monitoring activities on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk responses, accuracy, and completeness of reporting, and timely remediation of deficiencies, for the purposes of fulfilling the Level 2, assurance provider mandate

• Conduct risk management training, fraud awareness workshops and presentations.

Business Continuity Management (BCM)

• Maintain the BCM policy and framework

• Implement the BCM policy and framework

• Plan Business Continuity tests

• Evaluate Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and report to management

Audit (outsourced function)

• Provide input to the development of the internal audit plan. Be satisfied that the internal audit plan covers key processes and risks

• Support internal auditors in the execution of their duties by being the first point of contact

• Review draft internal audit reports and ensure that action plans address recommendations

• Maintain a report of all internal audit findings and track implementation

• Maintain the internal audit claims schedule against approved budget (approval of invoices)

Audit and Risk Committee

• Develop and monitor the implementation of the ARC work plan

• Provide administrative support to the ARC Committee Assistant by ensuring that

o The agenda sufficiently covers all matters to be discussed,

o Action plans arising from minutes of the previous meeting are communicated timeously to management and members of the ARC

o Reports required are received on time and the agenda pack is circulated in line with the set timelines.

External Audit

• Support external auditors in the execution of their duties by ensuring that they have access to SAICA personnel and required records

• Be satisfied that the audit plan covers key processes and risks

• Review audit reports and ensure that recommendations are addressed by management

• Maintain a report of all audit findings and track implementation

Reporting

• Provide written risk reports to management reporting on the status of key risks and providing assurance on the effectiveness of the controls

• Reporting on business’ adherence to ERM policy and frameworks

Collaboration

• Maintain effective relationships with Internal and External Auditors, Legal and Governance and Compliance.

• Attend meetings when invited to participate and ensure that effective and consistent risk management processes and practices are in place. (e.g., OHS committee, BCM committee, Disaster Recovery testing, Steering committees etc.)

• Represent the Risk office at various forums requiring risk advice and support.

• Contribute to the Integrated Report by providing input on matters relating to performance, risks, and opportunities