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Risk Officer (12 months contract)

A well known social development organisation is currently recruiting for an Risk Officer to be based in JHB North (Parktown) for a 12 months fixed term contract. The incumbent will assist and support the Risk Manager in managing and monitoring the implementation of risk management and anti-corruption and integrity management services.

Key Responsibilities

FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS

• Responsible to manage and perform proactive and reactive forensic components in line with the Fraud Prevention Policy, Whistleblowing policy, and the company Fraud investigation Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Lead the execution of the tactical and operational plans of the company using data analytics, forensic technologies, and digital and cyber forensics.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and determine methods to expedite workflow and improve the investigation turnaround time.
• Conduct priority investigations or manage complex investigations with outsourced Service Providers.
• Draft and/or review investigation reports and related documentation and assure that the investigations conducted meet the required standards.
• Execute the proactive forensic assignment which might include fraud awareness training, fraud detection reviews, proactive fraud data analytics, fraud risk assessments, gap analysis, and others.
• Manage the company Hotline and management tip-offs and account for all matters relating to forensic investigations.
• Keep a detailed record of all incidents logged into the Allegations Register, including managing the turnaround time of cases logged.
• Ensure that all records and evidence collected by the company are
• Ensuring that final reports fully address the agreed-upon project scope and making appropriate findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Communicating findings to the company CEO or relevant Governance Structures and follow up with management to ensure that all forensic recommendations are
• Testifying in various legal proceedings (criminal, disciplinary, and other proceedings) including ensuring that outsource services are providing that support.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, SAPS, SIU and other fraud prevention entities.

FRAUD PREVENTION, DETECTION AND INTEGRITY/ETHICS MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate the development and implementation of Anti-corruption and Integrity Management Frameworks and policies
• Establish and development of vetting and lifestyle audit policies, standards, guidelines, norms and procedures.
• Establish and ensure the implementation of the MOU between the company and State Security Agency (SSA)
• Conduct vetting fieldwork
• Conduct lifestyle reviews, investigations and
• Conduct proactive and reactive forensic investigations for the
• Implement the ethics strategy and implementation
• Conduct fraud risk assessments and implementation
• Review, update and implement internal fraud prevention plan.

RISK MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate the development and implementation of the Risk Management Frameworks and policies.
• Co-ordinate the risk management process of the the company , including the facilitation and completion of operational risk assessments.
• Ensure that risk assessments are completed on all individual projects before they are accepted.
• Provide independent assessments to Management regarding the acceptance of
• Support the completion of risk assessments for various departments within the
• Identify, analyse and manage all risks and threats faced by the the company at the strategic and operation level.
• Synthesise information received from the Company Secretariat and from Internal Audit and use this to implement improved organisational risk management
• Monitor and manage reporting of operational risk across the organisation, ensuring that executive management and the Board are able to determine the organisation’s risk profile and appetite.
• Develop action plans to address all identified
• Conduct and monitor risk operational intelligence in the
• Ensure cost-effective risk financing and risk
• Ensure that risk management is embedded within all facets of the company business processes and operations including auditing practices.
• Develop a risk assessment document – identify risks and develop risk register, as well as a risk management plan

GOVERNANCE, GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND ADHOC FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Finance, Management and Auditor-General in developing the combined assurance plan for the Institution.
• Support Risk Manager to present monthly and quarterly reports to SMT, EXCO, Audit and Risk Committee, Board and Department of Social Development (DSD) Risk and Ethics Committee.
• Support the operations of risk champions
• Coordinate capacity building programmes and facilitate orientation and training to related
• Communicate risk management, anti-corruption and integrity frameworks to all
• Monitor and report on the implementation of
• Provide advice and support on risk and integrity management to the company Directorates and Provincial Offices.
• Coordinate and implement awareness campaigns on risk, anti-corruption and ethics
• Support the development of risk management strategies and
• Review existing strategies on an annual basis and recommend changes as
• Develop checklists to ensure Corporate Governance compliance to appropriate legal requirements including PFMA, the company Act, and Treasury Regulations etc.
• Identify areas for continuous process
• Communicate with other departments and external parties as
• Assist in the implementation of Business Continuity Management

You will be required to undertake any reasonable duty as requested by Management.

Minimum qualifications and experience required

• A Bachelor’s Degree/ National Diploma in Risk Management/ Finance/ Auditing/ Accounting/Forensic investigations/Law
• Professional Registration Body: Membership of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or a membership of Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP)
• 3 years’ experience in Risk Management and fraud investigations in public sector or State – Owned Entity (SOE)
• Knowledge of the Public Service Legislation
• Forensic investigation principles, proactive principles, practices, and procedures
• All relevant legislation, guidelines, and standards about the conduct of forensic investigations
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles
• Knowledge of Risk Management framework and practices
• Knowledge of Anti-corruption and integrity management framework and
• Knowledge and understanding of forensic investigations framework and
• Knowledge and experience in big data, digital forensics and application of forensic tools to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud
• Forensic investigations and analytical capabilities
• Programme and project management
• Financial management
• Ability to work as a team member
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and advise on the application of legislation
• High levels of discretion and sensitivity
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management

If you meet the requirements and interested kindly submit your CV and qualifications to recruitment@boikagogroup.co.za