Technical Assurance Head, CIB Finance

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To provide continuous financial control for the CIB balance sheet and income statement across the Standard Bank Group (South Africa and Africa Regions). This Group Audit Committee-mandated role ensures proactive IFRS compliance, preventing misstatements, audit findings, and restatements. It bridges IFRS advisory with operational implementation, safeguarding the Group's reputation and financial stability.

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Finance and Accounting, Mathematical Sciences, Quantitative Studies
Licenses & Certifications: CA (SA) / CFA / FRM 

Experience Required

5-7 years operational finance experience, encompassing elements of product control and internal financial control, with a deep understanding of financial systems and data flows from source systems to the ledger. Completed articles within a reputable public practice audit firm, providing a comprehensive understanding of audit methodologies, regulatory expectations (IRBA), and engagement with external auditors.

More than 10 years senior-level experience in technical accounting and IFRS within the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) sector of a large financial institution. Proven track record in a similar assurance or high-level technical accounting role, with significant exposure to complex financial products and global markets. Demonstrated expertise in the practical application and operationalisation of IFRS standards in a banking environment - CIB transactions.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Meeting Timescales
• Providing Insights
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Audit Methodology
• Audit Report Writing
• Business Acumen (Audit)
• Compliance
• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Evaluation of Internal Controls
• Execute Audit Delivery
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Consolidation
• IA Data Analysis
• IA Technology Application
• Internal Auditing
• Interpreting Financial Statements
• Maintain IA Professional Practices
• Preparing Financial Statements
• Process Auditing
• Programme Management
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Quality Management
• Remedial Action Development
• Risk Management
• Risk/ Reward Thinking
• Root Cause Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Understanding GAAP