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Job description

One of our leading financial services clients is looking for an Internal Auditor - Credit Specialist to join their expanding team. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting internal audits and auditing the Business Credit Risk Management process (end to end) at divisional and business unit level within the group.

Responsibilities:

• Combined Assurance Platform and Service Delivery Excellence:
• Obtain a good understanding of the control environment being audited (including information technology, internal financial control 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 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
• 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 internal controls, including internal financial controls
• Identify and clearly articulate the root cause of issues identified and impact thereof, and recommend changes to business processes that will address the control weaknesses
• Prepare a quality and balanced audit report to specified standards, encapsulating the control weaknesses identified and results of audit work performed, with minimal editorial changes
• Incorporate fundamental principles, key issues and control themes emanating from other functional areas and assurance providers to ensure relevant & appropriate audit findings
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit / Senior Audit Manager / Audit Manager with other operational and reporting activities as required
• Identify opportunities for innovation in audit as well as client processes, and develop practical solutions to implement innovative practices
• Effective communication with the audit team, audit management and key stakeholders
• Aware of the resources available and is able to utilise them to best effect with guidance from senior audit staff
• Keep abreast of emerging industry standards, best practices, industry challenges, upcoming legislation, operational requirements and technology changes related to the internal audit environment
• Participate in internal departmental work and key standing tasks such as Board, Risk and Audit Committee reporting, as requested
• Stakeholder Excellence:
• Ensure the constant delivery of superb value and a 'memorable' customer experience
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and a wide relationship network across business units and within Internal Audit
• Respond to client needs and queries professionally and within agreed turn-around times
• Communicate professionally in all communication forms. Listens actively to others
• Negotiate with management as appropriate in order to ensure key findings and follow up actions are agreed upon
• Maximised Department Resources:
• Identify development needs and address these through training and continuous professional development
• Proactively seek and embrace formal and informal peer coaching opportunities
• Execute the audit assignment within the agreed budget and timelines

Additional Requirements:

• A comprehensive understanding of Asset based, Rental/Lease Finance and Unsecured credit products, services and operational processes
• Provide sound audit management and leadership over systematic and effective scoping, planning and timely execution of credit risk management audit projects across Businesses
• Demonstrate strong credit knowledge across the Credit Value Chain (i.e. Credit Origination, Credit Judgemental Assessment Pricing & Credit Risk Appetite, Credit Approval, Fulfilment, On-going Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Collateral Management, Debt Restructuring & Recoveries, Credit Impairments)
• Possess strong credit product knowledge across asset based / Loans product lines
• Minimum of 3-5 years credit / credit audit experience

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
• CA(SA) qualification or fully qualified CIA
• At least 3 years’ experience in internal or external audit preferred
• Completed articles and professional certifications will be advantageous
• Experience in banking and financial services environment will be an advantage
• Credit experience is a must

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Job description

Role Purpose:

Originate, structure, and execute new investment oppotunities

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing and evaluation of deals
• Negotiation and structuring of potential transactions
• Structure and close transactions by actively participating in the successful conclusion of negotiations
• Build relationships by actively marketing divisional services and building and maintaining relationships with clients and potential clients
• Implementation of deals

Requirement:

• Qualified CA (SA) preferred
• Private equity or Real Estate finance exposure
• Experience working as a Transactor/Dealmaker is a MUST