Risk Advisory Services Director (JHB Illovo) at BDO South Africa

Purpose of the role: 

• The Director in Risk Advisory Services will lead strategic initiatives, manage client relationships, and oversee the delivery of high-quality risk management and internal audit solutions. This role requires a visionary leader with deep technical expertise and strong business acumen to drive growth and operational excellence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute strategies to expand the Risk Advisory Services practice in alignment with firm objectives.
• Client Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor on governance, risk management, compliance, and internal audit matters.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure adherence to risk frameworks, methodologies, and regulatory standards while managing budgets and timelines.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Business Development: Identify new market opportunities and lead initiatives to grow client portfolios. 

Requirements:

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

Qualifications:

• Minimum qualifications of honours degree in internal audit, accounting or finance.
• Full professional accounting qualification (CIA, or equivalent).
• CISA added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 12 years in risk advisory/internal audit, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Industry exposure -Strong experience in Mining and Telecommunications.

Performance Indicators:

• Revenue growth and profitability of the Risk Advisory Services portfolio.
• Client satisfaction and retention metrics.
• Successful delivery of engagements within scope, time, and budget.
• Development and retention of key talent in the team.

Competencies: Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience: Minimum 12 years in risk advisory/internal audit, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of risk frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage complex engagements and client portfolios.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking and business development acumen.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Integrity and Ethical Judgment.
• Critical Thinking and Sound Judgment
• Emotional Intelligence
• Resilience and Stress Tolerance
• Influencing and Negotiation Skills
• Collaboration and Relationship Building
• Leadership and Team Empowerment
• Strategic Orientation
• Commercial Awareness
• Communication Excellence
• Adaptability and Agility
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality and Discretion
• Accountability and Ownership

BDO Core Competencies:

• Relationships and Collaboration.
• Exceptional Client Service.
• Business Growth.
• Engaging people.
• Leadership.
• Quality, risk management and operational performance.