Hot Jobs at FirstRand Corporate Centre

Are you someone who can:

• Obtain a good understanding of the IT control environment being audited (including link to business processes and risk management related aspects), and the interdependencies linked to this.
• Plan audit assignments based on key process and business risks identified and design the audit program in line with risks and key IT application controls to be tested.
• Incorporate data analytics (DA) to enhance audit planning and create efficiencies in audit fieldwork.
• Execute audit field work in compliance with quality standards by following and completing prepared work programs. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management practices and internal controls.
• Evaluate IT areas such as information governance and security, operations management, and disaster recovery procedures related to the IT application controls to be reviewed.
• Provide clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit opinion.
• Express an opinion based on the results of the work performed.
• Identify opportunities to improve the IT internal control environment and project management processes.
• Identify and clearly articulate the root cause of issues identified and impact thereof and recommend changes to business processes that will address the IT and Project control weaknesses.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• BSC / BCom (Information Systems) or equivalent degree.
• At least 3 years Application Control Reviews (ACR) and / or Project auditing experience.
• Experience with data analytics/ CAATs is an advantage.
• Experience in banking and financial services environment will be an advantage.

You will have access to:

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies.

We can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough.
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Have a general understanding of different risk types.

Deadline:20th June,2025

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Role Purpose: 

• To lead the creation and maintenance of a cohesive set of employee benefit policies and processes that reflect FirstRand's needs, and to ensure the consistent governing of day-to-day functions of the organisation.
• Understand the business strategy and lead the research, analysis, development and maintenance of the group benefits policies and processes, that reflect the Groups needs and to ensure a consistent set of policies to govern strategic imperatives, aligned to our FirstRand philosophy, future fit and daily functioning.
• Stay abreast of relevant industry risk management best practices and legislative amendments and suggests ways to leverage these to ensure continuous improvement.
• Lead high quality qualitative and quantitative benefits research and best practice to create synergy across FirstRand. 
• Benchmark the Group's employee benefit policies and processes with those of other institutions both locally and internationally.
• Understanding employee needs in order to deliver quality benefits solutions aligned with business plans.
• Review, design and deliver optimised employee solutions, processes and systems ensuring FirstRand aligns to global best practices, reduces risk, attracts, and retains talent.
• Ensure the alignment of benefit policies and processes with changes in the organisation and legislative or statutory environment.
• Establish relevant reporting requirements, analyse trends to drive benefit design and decision making. 
• Ensure the publication and dissemination of new and revised policies and process to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the coordination of training, awareness campaigns and other communication channels, on benefit policy and process changes.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to establish, review and implement processes that enable employee benefit policies (including, but not limited to CTE, relevant Human Capital teams, Workday).
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships, that supports thought leadership, innovation and integrated practice solutions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualification – Postgraduate degree 
• Preferred Qualification – CA (SA)   

Experience:

• 5 to 8 years experience in a similar environment, of which 2 to 3 years ideally at management level   
• Knowledge of current and developing risk benefit issues and trends in area of expertise.  
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of benefits design. 
• Knowledge and understanding of corporate policies and procedures and the regulatory environment   
• within which they operate and subsidiaries within which FirstRand operates. 
• Knowledge of legal documentation procedures and requirements. 
• Excellent policy awareness, strong analytical understanding of risk benefit nuances and strategic solutions to related problems.

Deadline:17th June,2025

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Are you someone who can:

• Deliver Assurance and Consulting Services
• Maintenance of an IT audit risk universe per business unit.
• Preparation of the annual IT audit plan per business unit, taking into account strategic plans and emerging risks.
• Identifying opportunities and driving an integrated audit approach with the business process audit team.
• Assignment of audits to individual auditors, taking into account the complexity of the audit and the experience of the auditor.
• Overseeing the individual audits:
• Ensuring audits are completed in accordance with departmental methodology and audit standards as prescribed by Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Ensuring integrated audits are planned and completed in consultation with the business process teams and according to timeliness agreed with the audit committee, etc.
• Formal review at the end of each phase of the audit: planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Guidance to auditors throughout the audit in respect of the risks and controls on the process being audited, and advising on technical, methodology and statutory issues.
• Discussion of the draft report with the auditee, finalization of management comments, action plans and target dates for implementation.
• Facilitating dispute resolution with line management, if required.
• Expressing an audit opinion over the acceptability of the residual risk in the process under review.

You will be an ideal candidate if you have: 

• Extensive experience and knowledge on General Controls Review, Application Controls Review, CAATS and Project Auditing is a pre-requisite.
• Honours degree in Information Systems is a minimum.
• CISA, CISM, CRISC or relevant related certifications will be an advantage.
• 3 years plus management experience in Internal or External Audit a prerequisite.

You will have access to:

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies.

We can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Have a general understanding of different risk types.

Deadline:19th June,2025

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Are You Someone Who Can

• Deliver customer experience excellence in own service delivery aligned to Organisational values and service standards
• Ensure system, process and efficiency improvements (including innovations)
• Analyse system technical requirement
• Conduct a system requirement risk assessment
• Define, develop and document how business systems interface functionally
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation
• Control expenditure and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across area of specialisation
• Display and encourage an appreciation of teamwork and inclusivity
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own development
• Ensure development and continuous value add improvement to operational processes
• Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions
• Manages risks in own area of responsibility
• Creates solutions to meet customer demands to deliver internal and external customer service excellence through adherence to quality service standards

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate.

We Can Be a Match If You Are

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough.
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

Deadline:19th June,2025