Jobs at FirstRand group

Purpose

• To support the Enterprise Risk Management data strategy by assisting with automation and digitisation of the ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) systems and manage platform access through established formal channels, to liaise with technical platform owners to resolve any operational issues, and to perform development work to support ongoing enhancements of risk management platforms  

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification - Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Preferred Qualification - Postgraduate Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Experience - 3 to 5 years experience in a similar environment, of which 1 to 2 years ideally at a junior specialist level
• Additional Knowledge - Knowledgeof XML, SQL required
• Experience with HTML/CSS,Groovy/Java, SAS Workflow Studio, SAS Visual Analytics, and SAS ManagementConsole is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Support Enterprise Risk Management’s data strategy by assisting with automation and digitisation initiatives and systems administration
• 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
• Provide input into the development of the tactical strategy, and develop and implement a supporting operational strategy
• Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions
• Ensure development and continuous value add improvement to operational processes
• Manages risks in own area of responsibility
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation
• Deliver customer experience excellence in own service delivery aligned to Organisational values and service standards
• Control expenditure and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs
• Perform systemdevelopment and configuration activities for ERM’s software platforms
• Maintain and develop system workflows
• Provide support in driving resolution of technicalissues with software platforms owned within ERM, including liaising withtechnical platform owners and software service providers to raise and resolveoperational issues
• Liaise with relevant infrastructure serviceproviders as may be required to resolve operational and technical issues
• Provide IT administration support to owners andusers of software platforms within ERM
• Apply user access managementprinciples and requirements
• Drive and apply IT process bestpractice within ERM
• Communicate in a clear concise manner with ERM andsegment stakeholders
• Focus on customer service andefficiency
• Work collaboratively with ERM Stakeholders onchange requests, managing issues and establishing priorities
• Maintain system objects, fields, hierarchies, andlists
• Assist with optimised report building and changesto reports and report filters

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Purpose

• Responsible for IT and project aspects of internal audit assignments related to the governance, financial, business and operational processes at divisional and business unit level within the FirstRand Group.
• Experience and Qualifications
• BSC / B.Com (Information Systems) or equivalent degree
• At least 3 years Application Control Reviews (ACR) and / or Project auditing experience
• Experience in banking and financial services environment will be an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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.
• Is 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.   Maximized 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. 
• Driver’s licence preferred.