National Risk Officer-Risk at BDO South Africa

BDO have a vacancy for a full time National Risk Officer, who will be reporting into the Head of Risk.

The successful incumbent will:

• Be accountability for the risk management strategy and operations of the firm;
• Will Integrate risk concepts into strategic planning and risk identification and mitigation activities;
• Be responsible for operational risk management.

Job Description:

• Ensuring Risk management remains imbedded in the strategic objectives of the firm
• Conducting risk assessments and reporting results to National Risk committee
• Define, deliver and execute Risk initiatives that support Risk Management in achieving its strategic objectives.
• Develop a basis of risk management competence and knowledge, including an appropriate level of related technical expertise in the Firm.
• Include the integration of risk concepts into strategic planning, and risk identification and mitigation activities.
• Addressing Risk compliance and supporting management and board oversight, including internal audit, through developing appropriate strategic solutions with the view to turning risks into value-creating opportunities.
• Establishing risk management policies, defining roles and responsibilities and participating in setting goals for implementation of risk management capabilities.
• Leverages the BDO global network and in-depth industry knowledge, to assist organisations in mitigating the risks associated with internal systems, business processes, projects, applications, data and third-party reliance.

RequirementsCA (SA) Qualification – will be preferred but a relevant Business degree will also suffice.

• 3 to 5 years post qualification work experience in Risk Management
• MS Office Suite at Advanced Level. 
• Previous experience in audit, advisory and tax firm is beneficial

Competencies:

• Creation, implementation, and maintenance of ERM system
• Organization, project management skills and attention to detail
• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills 
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision